Nongstoin, Aug 23: Court of the Special Judge (POCSO), Nongstoin, has sentenced one person to 10 years of imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 20,000 for sexual assault of a minor. At the same time, the court has acquitted another accused in the case.
In a press statement, Superintendent of Police of West Khasi Hills District said the case revolved around the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl, with two individuals, Richard Kharbani and Sheldar Syiemlieh, facing charges.
The complaint, leading to the filing of a First Information Report (FIR), alleged that the minor girl had been subjected to sexual assault by Richard Kharbani and Sheldar Syiemlieh. As a response to this distressing incident, a case was registered under the relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, bearing the Nongstoin Police Station Case Number 118(11).
The case’s investigation was entrusted to Women Police Sub-Inspector FK Marak of Nongstoin Women Police Station. After thorough examination and inquiry, the Investigating Officer proceeded to charge sheet the case under sections 5(1) and 6 of the POCSO Act.
Subsequently, on August 18, 2023, the Special Judge (POCSO) at Nongstoin pronounced the verdict after a comprehensive evaluation of the evidence gathered during the investigation. The court found Sheldar Syiemlieh guilty of the charges brought against him. Consequently, Syiemlieh was convicted and sentenced to 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 20,000, under section 6 of the POCSO Act.
Conversely, the court acquitted the other accused, Richard Kharbani, determining him to be not guilty and absolving him of any liability in relation to the case.
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