Man gets 20 years in jail for raping 8-year-old girl in UP
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News18•01-02-2026, 17:15
Man gets 20 years in jail for raping 8-year-old girl in UP
- •A special POCSO court in Kushinagar, UP, sentenced Manoj Kumar alias Biggu to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an eight-year-old girl.
- •The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2.05 lakhs on the accused, with an additional one-year jail term if the fine is not paid.
- •The incident occurred on March 4, 2024, when the accused abducted the minor from her home, took her to a secluded field, and raped her.
- •The victim's father filed a complaint at the Ramkola police station the following day.
- •The judge noted that the "unpardonable act" would leave a lifelong scar on the victim's mind.
Why It Matters: A UP court sentenced a man to 20 years for child rape, emphasizing the lifelong trauma inflicted.
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