Rape accused imprisoned

SHILLONG, FEB 15:  The court of special judge (POSCO) recently convicted and sentenced a rape accused to four and a half years of imprisonment for his involvement in attempting to rape a minor girl. In its order issued on February 11, the court of special judge, Shillong, has convicted one Kitboklang Kharsyntiew and sentenced him to imprisonment for 4 ½ years, East Khasi hills SP M Kharkrang informed.

The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 5000 and in default, a further term of imprisonment of one month.

Kharsyntiew was arrested for molesting one minor girl and also attempted to rape her at Mawlai Umjaiur at 10.30 am on February 6.

A case under section 354/376 (2) (g)/511 IPC R/W Sec. 5(m)(n)/6 POCSO Act was registered against him.

After thorough investigation, the case was charge sheeted and submitted before the  court of special judge (POCSO), Kharkhrang said.

The case was investigated by women police sub-inspector E. Diengdoh.-By Our Reporter

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