Man gets life term for raping minor tribal girl

Sangareddy: A Special Court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a minor tribal girl near Sangareddy in Medak district last year.

Pintu Yadav was awarded life imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs. 2,000 after being convicted under the SC/ST (Prevention) of Atrocities Act, Special Public Prosecutor Jala Humba Josephine said.

He was also handed 10-year jail term for rape under Indian Penal Code and fined Rs. 1,000 by the court, set up under the Act, which delivered its judgement two days ago, Josephine said.

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Last Edited by LJS on 03/23/2013 07:10 AM