TURA, Nov. 2: Three sexual predators who had sexually assaulted young underage girls and were under trial have been given prison convictions by the District Sessions court and the POCSO Court in Tura for crimes they have committed a few years ago.
The conviction cases are as follows:
1st Case: On 2nd June 2017, an information was received at Tura Women PS that one Shri Nenggrik D Sangma has sexually assaulted a girl while she was returning from her school towards her home.
On receipt of information, a case was immediately registered vide Tura Women PS Case No. 38(06)2017 u/s 366/368/376 IPC and investigation was entrusted to WP/UBSI Salmay R. Marak.
The investigation was done meticulously and the chargesheet was submitted on 1st May 2018.
After completion of trial, Hon’ble District & Session Judge, West Garo Hills, Tura found the accused person namely Shri Nenggrik D Sangma guilty and convicted him under Section 368/376 (i) IPC.
Subsequent to the judgment, the Hon’ble Court sentenced the accused person to undergo “4 (four) years simple imprisonment and fine of Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand only) for the offence u/s 368 IPC and to 7 (seven) years simple imprisonment and fine of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees fifty thousand only) for the offence u/s 376 (i) IPC.
In default of payment of fine, he shall undergo simple imprisonment for a further period of 3 (three) months.” Tura Women PS Case No. 05(02)2016 u/s 11(i)/12 of POCSO Act.
2nd Case: On 19th February 2016, an information was received at Tura Women PS that one Shri Lukias G Momin has molested a minor girl on 18th February 2016.
On receipt of information, a case was immediately registered vide Tura Women PS Case No. 05(02)2016 u/s 11(i)/12 of POCSO Act and investigation was entrusted to WP/UBI G.T. Sangma.
The investigation was done meticulously and the chargesheet was submitted on 26th July 2016.
After completion of trial, Hon’ble Court of Special Judge (POCSO), West Garo Hills, Tura found the accused person namely Shri Lukias G Momin guilty and convicted him under Section 71 of IPC and Section 42 of POCSO Act 2012.
Subsequent to the judgment, the Hon’ble Court sentenced the accused person to undergo “6 (six) months rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees sixty thousand only).
In default of payment of fine, he shall undergo simple imprisonment for a Page 2 of 2 further period of 6 (six) months, for committing the offence of sexual harassment to the victim.” Tura Women PS Case No. 18(05)2016 u/s 7/8 of POCSO Act.
3rd Case: On 22nd May 2016, an information was received at Tura Women PS that one Shri Arindom Das has molested a minor girl on 16th May 2016. On receipt of information, a case was immediately registered vide Tura Women PS
Case No. 18(05)2016 u/s 7/8 of POCSO Act and investigation was entrusted to WPSI Renu D Momin.
The investigation was done meticulously and the chargesheet was submitted on 29 th November 2016.
After completion of trial, Hon’ble Court of Special Judge (POCSO), West Garo Hills, Tura found the accused person namely Shri Arindom Das guilty and convicted him under Section 8 R/W Section 18 of POCSO Act 2012.
Subsequent to the judgment, the Hon’ble Court, sentenced the accused person to undergo “One and half years of simple imprisonment and fine of Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand only). In default of payment of fine, he shall undergo simple imprisonment for a further period of 6 (six) months, for committing the offence of attempt to sexual assault.”
