Three men sentenced to jail in separate cases of raping, abducting, and harassing minor girl
A special POCSO court in Kalaburagi has sentenced three men to prison for the abduction, sexual assault, and harassment of a 12-year-old girl. The primary offender received 25 years of rigorous imprisonment, while the others received three-year sentences for their respective roles.
Why it matters
The case underscores the judicial system's response to crimes against minors and the application of the POCSO Act in India.
The Additional District and Sessions (Special POCSO) Fast Track Special Court-1 in Kalaburagi on Friday delivered three judgments against three individuals for the sexual abuse of a minor.
Judge S.L. Chavan sentenced the primary accused, 30-year-old Nagesh alias Babu alias Babya, a mason by profession and resident of Mahadeva Nagar in Kalaburagi, to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for abducting and repeatedly raping the 12-year-old girl.
In the other two judgments, the court sentenced 20-year-old construction worker Shivaraj alias Surajya to three years of imprisonment for sexual harassment and blackmail, and 19-year-old auto-driver Mallikarjun Mallu to three years of imprisonment for abduction and wrongful confinement.
According to the prosecution, in 2025 Nagesh stalked the victim and abducted her. He repeatedly raped the girl thrice, March 22, April 1, and April 8. Nagesh also threatened the victim to keep quiet about the incident.
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