April 25th 2024.
A man named Tanmay Dhopal, who lived in a village called Bishnupur under the jurisdiction of Gopalpur police station, was found guilty of rape by Special Judge POCSO Ranjan Kumar Sutar on Thursday. The court sentenced him to 20 years of Rigorous Imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 5,000. In addition to this, the judge also ordered two more years of RI if the accused failed to pay the penalty amount.
According to the prosecution, Tanmay had lured a 14-year-old girl from the same village with various means and had sexually assaulted her. As a result, the girl became pregnant. When her mother found out about this, she immediately filed an FIR with the police in November 2023, naming Tanmay as the perpetrator.
After his arrest, Tanmay was tried under different sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. Special Public Prosecutor Pranab Kumar Panda shared that the court had examined 13 witnesses and 18 pieces of evidence before delivering the verdict. The judge's ruling was in accordance with the prosecution's argument, and Tanmay was found guilty.
In a society where crimes against women and children are rampant, this conviction and sentencing serve as a strong message that such heinous acts will not be tolerated. It also highlights the importance of reporting such incidents and ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice. The victim and her family can find solace in the fact that justice has been served, and the accused will face the consequences of his actions.
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