Guntur POCSO Court Awards Jail Term In Minor Girl Harassment Case
The Guntur POCSO Court has sentenced a man to five years in prison in a minor girl harassment case reported from Palnadu district. The latest update in the case comes after the court found the accused guilty of inappropriate behaviour towards a 12-year-old girl in a village under Krosuru mandal.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs.10,000 on the convict. The incident details relate to an offence that took place in May 2022 when the girl was reportedly asleep at her residence during the night.
Police Investigation Led To Arrest In Palnadu Case
According to prosecution records, the accused, identified as Manda Nagaraju, allegedly behaved inappropriately with the minor girl during midnight hours. Family members later brought the matter to the attention of local authorities.
Narasaraopet subdivision police conducted the police investigation and registered a case against the accused following the complaint. Officials later arrested Nagaraju and filed charges under relevant sections linked to offences against minors.
The investigation process included recording witness statements and submitting evidence before the court. Authorities stated that the case registered against the accused was supported with material evidence during trial proceedings.
Guntur POCSO Court Delivers Official Verdict
The Guntur POCSO Court examined the evidence and heard arguments presented during the trial before delivering its judgment on Monday. The judge concluded that the offence had been proven during the court proceedings.
As part of the official statement issued through court proceedings, the accused was sentenced to five years of imprisonment along with a monetary penalty of Rs.10,000. The court order marked the conclusion of the legal proceedings initiated after the 2022 incident.
Officials connected to the investigation stated that strict action was taken under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act due to the seriousness of the allegations.
Minor Girl Harassment Case Draws Attention In Palnadu
The latest update in the Palnadu minor girl harassment case has once again highlighted the importance of speedy investigation and trial in offences involving children. Police authorities completed the probe after the incident was reported from Krosuru mandal.
The conviction of the accused followed the submission of evidence and witness accounts before the Guntur POCSO Court. Authorities maintained that the police investigation and legal process were conducted as per procedure in the case registered against the accused.