Sangareddy: A POCSO Court in Sangareddy convicted a 22-year-old man in a minor rape case and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The convict Nunsavath Prakash (22), a resident of Tunikilla Thanda in Kandi mandal, was a driver by profession. He raped a 16-year-old girl in 2019.
Following a complaint, the Sangareddy rural police registered a case, arrested him and produced him before the court.
After hearing arguments from both sides, judge K Jayanthi declared the verdict on Wednesday. She also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on him. The convict will have to serve another year if he fails to pay the fine.