POCSO court sentences man to 15 years for rape of minor in West Godavari
A POCSO court in Bhimavaram, West Godavari, sentenced 24-year-old N. Bhadrachalam to 15 years imprisonment for the rape and abduction of a 15-year-old girl in 2021. The girl was abducted from her home and rescued four days later, leading to a case registered on her complaint.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal system's response to crimes against minors under the POCSO Act in India, reinforcing the importance of child protection laws and judicial accountability.
The Bhimavaram POCSO court on Tuesday sentenced 24-year-old N. Bhadrachalam to 15 years imprisonment for rape and abduction of a 15-year-old girl in Bhimavaram police division in West Godavari district in 2021.
In an official release, West Godavari SP Adnan Nayeem Asmi said: “On 20 April, 2021, Bhadrachalam abducted the girl from her house when she was alone, and took her away on his two-wheeler. The girl was rescued four days later during a search operation.”.
A case was registered on a complaint by the girl, who alleged that she was raped by Bhadrachalam, said the SP.
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