Hyderabad: A special fast track court for rape and POCSO cases in L.B. Nagar, delivered a landmark judgment sentencing an accused to 20 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) in a severe POCSO case.
Upon establishing the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, the court sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs.32,000. Furthermore, the court directed that financial compensation of Rs.1.50 lakh be awarded to the victim, according to Pahadisherif Inspector B. Lakshmi Narayana Reddy.
The complainant was residing in a live-in relationship with the accused, Jarpula Ganesh, along with her minor daughter. During this period, the accused repeatedly subjected the minor girl to sexual harassment and threatened her with dire consequences if she disclosed the abuse to anyone.
Additionally, the accused intimidated them by threatening to circulate explicit photographs and videos of the complainant and her daughter on social media platforms.
On October 29, 2024, the accused lured the complainant and her daughter to an isolated location in Mamidipally village, where he attempted to sexually assault the minor girl again. Hearing the complainant’s loud cries for help and her resistance, the accused fled the scene.
Following the victim’s complaint, a case was registered at Pahadisharif police station on November 27, 2024, and a thorough investigation was launched.
Senior police officials commended the officers, staff, and the Additional Public Prosecutor for their meticulous effort in presenting compelling evidence before the court and securing justice for the victim.