Thiruvananthapuram, 31 December
The special fast-track court here has sentenced the tutor to 111 years of imprisonment with hard labor and a fine of Rs 1.05 lakh on the charge of raping a class eleven student five years ago. In case of non-payment of fine, the accused Manoj (44) will have to undergo one year additional punishment. Manoj’s wife committed suicide when she came to know about this behavior with the girl. Judge R. While pronouncing the verdict, Rekha said that Manoj, who was also considered the guardian of the girl, has committed such a crime for which there is no scope for mercy. This incident of rape is on July 2, 2019. -News-Patiala
