Man Gets 20 years' RI in POCSO case in Medchal-Malkajgiri District
The court has also imposed a five of Rs.6,500 on the accused Etikela Rajashekar and compensation of Rs.3 lakh to the victim
Hyderabad: In a significant conviction, the fast track special court for expeditious trial and disposal of Rape and POCSO Act Cases in Medchal–Malkajgiri district sentenced a 27-year-old person to 20 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) in connection with a POCSO case registered against him.
The court has also imposed a five of Rs.6,500 on the accused Etikela Rajashekar and compensation of Rs.3 lakh to the victim.
On December 15, 2019, at around 9.30 pm, the accused allegedly took a 10-year-old boy, who was playing with his friends near his residence, forcibly into a house, assaulted him, removed his clothes and subjected him to penetrative sexual assault.
During the investigation, Alwal police collected crucial evidence to establish the prosecution case. The victim's age was proved through the date of birth certificate. Statements of the children who were playing with the victim prior to the incident were recorded, providing vital corroborative evidence.
The medical examination and report from Gandhi Hospital further supported the victim's testimony. These crucial pieces of evidence played a significant role in establishing the guilt of the accused before the court.
