A fast track court in Srinagar has convicted a man in a kidnapping and sexual assault case involving a minor girl, sentencing him to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 15,000.
J&K Police said they secured conviction in a 2021 FIR registered at a Srinagar police station, under sections 363, 376 IPC read with section 4 of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act.
The case pertained to the kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl, aged 17 years, which was reported on April 11, 2021.
“Acting swiftly, Srinagar Police conducted a thorough investigation, recovered the victim, recorded statements of witnesses, collected evidence and ensured medical and forensic examination as per proper legal procedures. Upon completion of investigation, charge-sheet was filed before the Fast Track Court (POCSO), Srinagar,” Police said.
After a detailed trial, the Court found the accused guilty beyond reasonable doubtand convicted the accused and sentenced him to 14 years of imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 15,000.
