Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 -- The Special POCSO Court in Sambalpur has sentenced Anil Samad of Dumku Khadiapada, under Mahulpali Police Station limits, Sambalpur district, to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.50,000 for raping a six-year-old girl.
According to the prosecution, on the evening of April 27, 2024, the minor victim had gone to witness a dance programme when the accused lured and sexually assaulted her.
The traumatized child required hospitalization at VIMSAR, Burla, where she remained under treatment for about 15 days.
During the investigation, the police collected crucial forensic and digital evidence, conducted a Test Identification (TI) Parade, ensured proper scientific analysis of samples, and maintained close ...