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A peculiar tribunal for the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act successful Villupuram, connected Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a 36-year-old antheral to 20 years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Special Court Judge M. Vinodha besides imposed a good of ₹10,000 connected the accused person, P. Siva of Tindivanam.
According to the prosecution, the unfortunate had mislaid some her parents and was staying successful a relative’s house. On October 10, 2020, the perpetrator entered the location and sexually assaulted her. The Tindivanam All Women Police registered a lawsuit and arrested Siva.
The tribunal besides ordered ₹5 lakh compensation to beryllium fixed to the survivor.
