India, June 13 -- An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman in London.

The convict, identified as 34-year-old Gagandeep Singh, was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Isleworth Crown Court.

Appearing before the court on Friday (June 12), Singh was handed a 34-year sentence, comprising 28 years in custody followed by a six-year extended licence period.

The court heard that the victim, a 24-year-old woman, became suspicious when she was asked to transport a suitcase containing unknown items from Thailand to the UK in June 2024.

After refusing ...