LB Nagar POCSO Court Sentences Auto Driver to 20 Years in Prison

The Fast Track Special Court for Rape and POCSO Act cases at LB Nagar has sentenced a 26-year-old auto driver to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case registered by the Pahadishareef police in 2023.

The court found the convict, identified as Syed Mukaram, guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl after luring her on the pretext of marriage.

Along with the 20-year prison sentence, the court imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Mukaram. The court also directed that compensation of Rs 1 lakh be paid to the victim.

According to the police, the case dates back to December 2023. The victim’s mother lodged a formal police complaint on December 18, 2023, reporting that her 16-year-old daughter had gone missing two days earlier.

Following the complaint, the Pahadishareef police launched an investigation and traced the missing minor. During questioning, the girl disclosed that she had become acquainted with Mukaram, who was working as an auto driver.

The victim stated that Mukaram took her to his residence, where he repeatedly subjected her to sexual assault under the false promise of marriage.

Based on her statement, the police registered a case against Mukaram under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Following the completion of the investigation and the subsequent trial proceedings, the Fast Track Special Court in LB Nagar concluded the trial, found Mukaram guilty as charged, and pronounced the sentence.