Court convicts one, acquits another in 2020 sexual assault incident
Key Points:
- Dhananjay Singh sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for rape
- Accused also found guilty of capturing victim’s obscene photographs
- Co-accused Narendra Singh acquitted due to insufficient evidence
JAMSHEDPUR – Special POCSO Judge Sirish Dutt Tripathi sentenced Dhananjay Singh to 20 years in prison for raping a minor.
The incident occurred in 2020 in Galudih police station area. Meanwhile, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on the convict.
Nine witnesses testified during the trial proceedings. However, co-accused Narendra Singh received acquittal due to lack of evidence.
Case Background
The victim’s mother filed the complaint at Galudih police station. Moreover, she reported noticing her daughter’s distressed behavior.
The 14-year-old victim was assaulted while returning from a village shop. Furthermore, the accused took inappropriate photographs of her.
Police Action
Law enforcement arrested both accused following the complaint. Additionally, they were sent to judicial custody during investigation.
The court heard detailed testimonies before reaching its verdict. Meanwhile, the conviction sends a strong message against crimes targeting minors.
