A special court for the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Villupuram, on Friday, convicted and sentenced a 43-year-old man to rigorous imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life on three counts for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl with mental disability and her 25-year-old sister in Tindivanam.
Special Court Judge M. Vinodha also imposed a fine of ₹14,000 on the accused C. Kanniappan of Tindivanam.
According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly assaulted the 14-year-old girl on January 15, 2019. The girl’s mother lodged a complaint with the Tindivanam All Women Police. During investigation, it was found that the accused had also sexually assaulted the victim’s 25-year-old sister multiple times. A case was registered.
After trial, the court convicted and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for the remainder of his life under three counts. The sentences would run concurrently. The court also ordered ₹10 lakh compensation each to be given to the survivors.
Published - October 30, 2026 08:38 pm IST
Source: The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau
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