The Special Court trying offences booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), Thodupuzha, convicted a close relative of a minor girl for 30 years’ imprisonment, besides imposing a fine for raping the survivor.

Sessions Judge Ash K. Bal sentenced the 37-year-old accused in the incident which took place in October 2021.

The relative was convicted for trespassing into the minor’s house and raping her. The court also ordered a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the survivor from the victim compensation fund.

Special Public Prosecutor Pious Mathew and Francis Pious and Ancy Philip appeared for the prosecution.