Minor kidnapping case: Haryana's Special POCSO Court sentences accused to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment

GURGAON: A Special POCSO Court in Nuh has convicted a man for kidnapping, luring and threatening a minor girl, awarding him 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs17,000. The judgment was delivered by the court of Additional Sessions Judge and Fast Track Special Court Judge Dr. Ashu Sanjeev Tinjan. According to case records, the incident occurred in 2023 in the Thana Sadar Tawadu area. The complainant informed the police that his minor daughter had returned to the village by bus from school but did not reach home. During the family’s search, CCTV footage from the village showed a young man taking the girl away on a motorcycle. Using mobile surveillance and other technical inputs, police identified the accused, a resident of a village in Alwar district, Rajasthan. A case of kidnapping and related offences was registered, and an investigation was initiated. The minor victim was traced and rescued. Her statement was recorded before the court, and based on her testimony and medical examination, provisions under the POCSO Act were added to the FIR.The accused was subsequently arrested and interrogated. The prosecution, led by Nuh Police, presented substantial evidence and key witnesses before the court. After nearly three years of trial, the court held the accused guilty.He was sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment under Section 4 of the POCSO Act, along with corresponding sections of the IPC. All sentences will run concurrently. In case of non-payment of the Rs 17,000 fine, additional imprisonment will apply.