POCSO Case: Man gets 20 years for exploiting girl, court orders Rs 5 lakh compensation

• Pandranki Suresh (23) from Perapuram village, Pussapatirega mandal, lured a girl with marriage promises, physically exploited, and cheated her.
• The victim filed a complaint at Pussapatirega Police Station on September 17, 2024, leading to an immediate investigation.
• Vizianagaram POCSO Court Special Judge K. Nagamani sentenced Suresh to 20 years imprisonment and a Rs. 2,500 fine.
• The court also sanctioned Rs. 5 lakhs as compensation for the victim girl.
• SP Damodar emphasized swift investigations in POCSO cases to ensure severe punishment and justice for victims.

Why It Matters: A man received a 20-year prison sentence and a Rs 5 lakh compensation order in a Vizianagaram POCSO case.