TURA, June 7: A rape accused from the plain belt region of West Garo Hills has been awarded 20 years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000 by the POCSO Court in Tura, this week.

The case dates back to 20th March 2014 in Tikrikilla when the accused Ramjan Ali raped a minor girl in her house. He was subsequently arrested and a case was registered.

The investigation by women police inspector Usha Singha led to the conviction of the accused by a special judge of the POCSO Court in Tura. The accused will also have to undergo an additional year of simple imprisonment if he fails to pay the Rs 20,000 fine imposed on him by the court, the order stated.

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