February 23rd 2025.
In Baripada, a 63-year-old man was given a tough sentence of 25 years in prison by a special court in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The reason behind this harsh punishment was the man's despicable act of raping a young girl. The honorable POCSO court judge, Pratima Patro, delivered the verdict on a Saturday. Along with the imprisonment, the convict was also ordered to pay a fine of Rs 50,000.
According to the Special Public Prosecutor, Abhina Kumar Pattnaik, the 14-year-old victim had been repeatedly raped by the convict in 2022. To make matters worse, he had even threatened to take her life. The convict was found guilty based on the victim's statement, along with the testimonies of 18 witnesses and her medical report.
The court not only ensured that justice was served, but it also made a commendable decision to recommend the District Legal Services Authority to provide a compensation of Rs 7 lakh to the survivor. This gesture would undoubtedly help the victim in her healing process and provide some form of closure.
The case of rape was reported to the Baisinga police station on July 27, 2022. The convicted man's inhumane actions have caused immense pain and trauma to a young girl, and it is gratifying to see that the court has taken appropriate measures to punish him for his heinous crime. This verdict should serve as a warning to others that such actions will not be tolerated in our society.
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