Mangaluru, Mar 01, 2023: A 50 year old man has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment by the Mangaluru Additional Sessions Court which is also the POCSO Court, for sexually abusing a minor girl.
The convict is Abdul Hameed. The incident had taken place on June 3, 2021 when the accused had gained entry into the house of the girl when she was alone and tried to sexually exploit her. He had also warned the victim of dire consequences if a complaint was lodged.
Later the girl’s family had filed a complaint in Bajpe police station. The charge sheet was filed in the court following an investigation.