Tripura man sentenced to 20 years for abduction, rape of minor

Agartala: A court in Tripura’s Unakoti district has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for abducting and raping a minor girl three years ago.

The ruling was issued on Thursday by Additional District and Sessions Judge Amarendra Kumar Singh, who also ordered the convict to pay a fine of Rs 10,000.

In case of non-payment, he will face an additional two months of imprisonment.

The case dates back to October 25, 2022, when a minor girl from Srinathpur under Irani police station went missing.

Despite extensive searches, her family was unable to trace her.

Investigations later revealed that the accused had abducted the girl and taken her to the Golakpur tea garden, where the assault took place.

The incident came to light after the survivor’s father filed a complaint at the Irani police station.

Following the complaint, the accused was arrested, and the police submitted a charge sheet after completing the investigation.

The trial continued over the past three years, resulting in his conviction and sentencing.

Public Prosecutor Sunirmal Deb informed reporters about the court’s order, noting that the judgment underscores the judiciary’s stance on offences involving minors in Tripura.