Minor Rape, Intimidation: Jalpaiguri Court Jails Accused 25 Years, Orders ₹10 Lakh Aid

• Jalpaiguri POCSO court sentenced an accused to 25 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape and intimidation of a minor girl.
• The accused was also fined Rs. 2 lakh, with an additional two months imprisonment for non-payment.
• The court ordered Rs. 10 lakh financial assistance for the minor victim's family.
• The incident occurred in October last year in a village under Dhupguri police station, with the accused arrested in March this year.
• Conviction was based on DNA test results and testimonies from 9 individuals.

Why It Matters: It demonstrates strict justice for minor rape and intimidation under POCSO.