India, June 12 -- A UK court has sentenced an Indian-origin man to 34 years in prison for the kidnapping, rape and torture of a 24-year-old woman in London, according to a Metropolitan police UK statement.

Gagandeep Singh, 34, was found guilty in February following a trial at Isleworth Crown Court. The court ordered him to serve 28 years in custody followed by a six-year extended licence period. He will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 18 years.

According to court proceedings, Singh will also be deported after completing his sentence, with no right of re-entry, as per Metropolitan police UK.

The court heard that the victim was first asked to transport a suitcase from Thailand to the UK in June 2024. She grew susp...