School Girl Allegedly Molested in Guwahati's Hengrabari

In a disturbing incident in Guwahati’s Hengrabari, a schoolgirl was allegedly molested by unidentified miscreants while returning home from Hengrabari Senior Secondary School on Monday.

The assailants targeted the girl's private parts, and fled the scene when the victim screamed for help.

The victim's family has lodged a complaint with Dispur police, urging immediate action to apprehend the culprits.

The case has sparked outrage among the public as city police begin their investigation into this heinous act.

Meanwhile, in a landmark judgement, the Court of Additional Sessions Judge Cum Special Judge, POCSO, Kamrup (M) has pronounced Pappa Ali alias Khan of Fatasil Ambari, Bittu Saha of Bhaskar Nagar, and Bikky Sarkar of Lalganesh guilty of sexually abusing a minor girl.

On August 7, 2024, the court sentenced the accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Section 376-D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Additionally, a fine of ₹1,00,000/- was imposed on the accused, which is to be paid as compensation to the victim.

The FIR for the case was lodged on January 17, 2024, at All Women Police Station, Panbazar. The victim was reportedly sexually abused by the accused on the night of January 14-15, 2024, in a rented room in Lalganesh. Following their arrest, a thorough investigation was conducted, and the chargesheet was filed on April 12, 2024.

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