Tura, Aug 10: After six-long-years, a rape victim and her family have received some sort of consolation after the prime accused in the case was found guilty by a POSCO in Tura, West Garo Hills. The Court of Special Judge, POCSO, Tura found Md. Anishur Rahman, a tempo driver, guilty.
The incident, which took place on March 14, 2017, sent shockwaves through the quiet town of Tura. The victim, a 14-year-old girl, had gone missing while en route to Chibinang in a tempo. The concerned mother immediately reported her daughter’s disappearance to the Tura Women’s Police Station. Subsequent investigation led to the suspicion that Md. Anishur Rahman, also known as Rahul, the driver of the tempo and son of Md. Sarhab Ali, the owner of a furniture shop in Chibinang weekly market, was involved in the abduction. A case was registered under Tura Women PS Case No. 17(3)2017, with charges under sections 366A/368 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 3(a)/4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The investigative responsibility fell upon UB/WPSI Renu D. Momin, who meticulously pursued leads, gathered evidence, and submitted a comprehensive charge sheet on January 31, 2018. The subsequent trial was marked by the prosecution’s detailed presentation of evidence and arguments.
After careful consideration of the presented facts and arguments, the Court of Special Judge, POCSO, West Garo Hills, Tura, reached a verdict, finding Md. Anishur Rahman guilty under Section 3(a)/4 of the POCSO Act.
The court delivered a sentence of: “Minimum imprisonment for a period of 7 (seven) Years and a fine of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) for the offence u/s 3(a)/4 POCSO Act. In default of payment of the fine, the convict shall undergo additional Simple Imprisonment for another 3 (three) months.”
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