POCSO Case: Auto Driver Sentenced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment by LB Nagar Fast Track Court
Fast Track Court at LB Nagar convicts auto driver in Pahadishareef POCSO case and sentences him to 20 years rigorous imprisonment with ₹5 lakh victim compensation.
In a major development in a POCSO case registered at Pahadishareef Police Station, the Fast Track Special Court at LB Nagar in Ranga Reddy District has sentenced an accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for committing aggravated sexual assault on a minor girl.
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The Pahadishareef POCSO case conviction relates to Sessions Case No. 209/2024 arising from Crime No. 16/2024, where the accused was charged under Sections 376(2)(f)(n), 448, 427, 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 5(l)(m)(n) read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act.
Accused Sentenced in Pahadishareef POCSO Case
The Fast Track Special Court for Expeditious Trial and Disposal of Rape and POCSO Cases at LB Nagar found the accused Methre Ajay (26) guilty in the case.
The convicted person is an auto driver and resident of Jalpally Village in Balapur Mandal, Ranga Reddy District.
Court verdict and punishment
The court awarded the following punishment:
- 20 years of rigorous imprisonment
- Fine of ₹42,000
- Victim compensation of ₹5,00,000
The court noted that the accused committed aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a minor girl who was under his care, which attracts stringent provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Investigation and Prosecution
The Pahadishareef POCSO case investigation was carried out by senior police officers.
The investigation was conducted by:
- B. Srinivas, ACP Maheshwaram (currently DSP Nagarkurnool)
- P. Laxmikanth Reddy, ACP Maheshwaram (currently serving in ACB Hyderabad)
The prosecution in the case was effectively handled by:
- Additional Public Prosecutor Smt. Shobha Rani
- Additional Public Prosecutor Sri P. Satyanarayana
Police Team Efforts Lead to Conviction
Officials stated that the coordinated efforts of investigating officers, prosecution team, court duty officers, and police staff played a key role in securing the conviction.
The successful conviction in the Pahadishareef POCSO case highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in ensuring justice for victims of crimes against children.
Authorities emphasized that strict legal action will continue against offenders under the POCSO Act to protect children and uphold justice.
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