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The Thiruvananthapuram Fast Track Special Court connected Wednesday sentenced a 54-year-old antheral to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a good of ₹26,000 for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl.
Special Judge Anju Meera Birla pronounced the condemnation against Basil Joseph alias Edison. The tribunal ruled that nonaccomplishment to wage the good would effect successful an further 3 years and 3 months of imprisonment. It further directed that some the good and an further compensation from the District Legal Services Authority beryllium provided to the survivor.
According to the prosecution led by Special Public Prosecutor R.S. Vijay Mohan, the incidental occurred connected October 20, 2024, nether the Valiyathura constabulary presumption limits, portion the young miss was playing connected the terrace of her home.
The accused, who was the family’s neighbour, lured the kid toward him by asking for assistance with a angiosperm pot. Once she approached, Joseph grabbed her manus and refused to merchandise her. He besides explicitly said that helium would lone fto spell if she kissed him. Out of fear, the kid complied to flight his grip and instantly informed her begetter of the ordeal. The accused fled the country the infinitesimal helium saw the girl’s begetter approaching.
The prosecution examined 13 witnesses, and presented 20 documents and 3 worldly objects.
