Justice Served: 20-Year Sentence for Heinous Crime
A man named Mehkar has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court for the abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The conviction was made under multiple sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act. The crime took place in April 2024 in a district village.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Muzaffarnagar | Updated: 08-10-2025 20:53 IST | Created: 08-10-2025 20:53 IST
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A local court sentenced a 26-year-old man, Mehkar, to 20 years in prison for the abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl, emphasizing the severity of the crime.
The judgment, handed down by Special Judge Alka Bharti, included convictions under several sections of the IPC, notably sections 363, 376, and 506, as well as Section 6 of the POCSO Act.
The horrifying crime unfolded in April 2024, when the young victim was lured and attacked while playing near her home, highlighting ongoing issues of child safety and criminal justice.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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