Man Receives Life Sentence for Sexual Assault of Minor Girl in Palghar

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Man gets life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl in Palghar

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News18•19-03-2026, 14:15

Man gets life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl in Palghar

•A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced Sandesh Ganpat Kharpade (35) to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl.
•The incident occurred on August 5, 2018, in Wada taluka, Palghar district, where the accused lured the victim with sweets.
•The court described the crime as "heinous" and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the accused.
•The verdict, delivered on March 11, relied on the victim's testimony and corroborating medical evidence.
•The court dismissed the defense's claims of false implication and lack of external injuries, stating no parents would jeopardize their child's life.

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