Two brothers in Tripura were sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a minor schoolgirl.

A court in Tripura sentenced brothers Prashanta Nath and Pappu Debnath to 20 years in prison for raping a minor schoolgirl in 2021. The crime was reported in February 2022 after the victim confided in her parents. The brothers were convicted under the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act, which protect children from sexual offenses. They were also fined Rs 25,000, with a warning of additional prison time for non-payment.

November 05, 2024
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