Man gets life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl in Palghar

• A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced Sandesh Ganpat Kharpade (35) to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl.
• The incident occurred on August 5, 2018, in Wada taluka, Palghar district, where the accused lured the victim with sweets.
• The court described the crime as "heinous" and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the accused.
• The verdict, delivered on March 11, relied on the victim's testimony and corroborating medical evidence.
• The court dismissed the defense's claims of false implication and lack of external injuries, stating no parents would jeopardize their child's life.