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News18•09-10-2026, 21:30
UP Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping Minor Girl in Amroha
  • •A Special POCSO Court in Amroha sentenced a man named Bunty to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl.
  • •The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the convict, directing that 90 percent of it be paid to the victim.
  • •The verdict was delivered within eight months of the trial, following a swift investigation and chargesheet filing.
  • •The case was registered on December 9, 2025, after a complaint was lodged by the minor victim's father.

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A Special POCSO Court in Amroha sentenced Bunty, a resident of Ganganagar village, to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life for raping a minor girl. The verdict was delivered within eight months of the trial, and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the convict.

The case against Bunty was registered on December 9, 2025, following a formal complaint filed by the minor victim's father. The investigation was completed rapidly, with the chargesheet filed within 18 days of registration.

The Special POCSO Court directed that 90 per cent of the Rs 50,000 fine imposed on the convict must be paid directly to the victim.