Two individuals from Khliehriat in the East Jaintia Hills district have been sentenced to prison under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for separate offenses involving minors. A police statement issued on Tuesday revealed that a case was registered at the Khliehriat Women Police Station, leading to an investigation by Inspector O. Tyngkan. The investigation was thorough, culminating in a charge sheet dated October 6, 2021.
The Special Judge for Pocso in East Jaintia Hills, Smti. B. Khriam, found Peitlang Bamon guilty of committing offenses against a minor, sentencing him to four and three years of imprisonment under sections 8 and 12 of the Pocso Act, along with a fine of ₹20,000 for each section. If he fails to pay the fine, he will face an extra month of imprisonment. Furthermore, a compensation of ₹1,50,000 has been ordered to be paid to the minor victim.
In another case processed under the Pocso Act, the investigation was handed over to Sub-Inspector DD Warjri. The court also found Shambhu Ray guilty of similar crimes against a minor, sentencing him to seven years of imprisonment under Section 77 of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act and imposing a fine of ₹30,000. These cases highlight the ongoing efforts to address and prosecute offenses against children in the region.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/2-jailed-under-pocso-act-in-meghalaya/articleshow/122843302.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-07-22 23:41:00
