Ganderbal, Feb 9: A court in Ganderbal has sentenced an accused to 20 years of imprisonment in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, police said on Sunday.
According to officials, the judgment was delivered by the Principal Sessions Court Ganderbal, which convicted Rouf Ahmad Ganaie, son of Bashir Ahmad Ganaie and an inhabitant of Takiya Khalmulla Nagbal, Ganderbal.
The court awarded 20 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000 to the accused under Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act.
Officials said the case was investigated by Sub Inspector Mohammad Akbar, following which the charge sheet was filed and the trial proceeded before the court. The prosecution was conducted by Public Prosecutors Shafat Ahmad Bhat and Jehangir Rafiqi.
Police said the conviction followed completion of investigation, examination of evidence, and arguments presented during the trial.
The verdict brings the legal proceedings in the case to a close, with authorities reiterating that cases involving sexual offences against minors are dealt with under strict legal provisions. [KNT]
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