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One sentenced to 5-year RI for sexually harassing minor girl

The Thiruvananthapuram Fast Track Special Court on Thursday sentenced a Kanyakumari native to rigorous imprisonment for five years and imposed a fine of ₹25,000 for sexually harassing a minor girl.

Special judge Rekha R. pronounced the verdict against Suresh, 49, of Pechippara in Kanyakumari after finding him guilty under Section 7 (sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Section 354A(1)(iv) (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code.

According to the prosecution led by special public prosecutor Vijay Mohan R.S., the case pertained to an incident that had taken place under the Kilimanoor police station limits on September 26, 2019.

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