Bhadohi,

01 March (HS): A judge sentenced a 17-year-old boy to 20 years in jail for

raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl.

According to Special Public Prosecutor Kauleshwar Nath Pandey, a fine of

Rs 50,000 was levied on the convicted teenager.

The incident was perpetrated on November 25, 2023, according to

Superintendent of Police Abhimanyu Manglik, who stated that a teenager abused a

girl while her parents were away, threatening her for three days to keep quiet.

It

was not until the little victim became ill that the crime was discovered. A healthcare visit revealed a pregnancy,

which led to an abortion in March 2024.

The victim then filed a police report, and law enforcement took action

under multiple IPC provisions including the POCSO Act. The case, which was heard by Additional

District Judge (POCSO) Madhu Dogra, ended with a guilty conviction and

punishment.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi