A POCSO court in Odisha's Jajpur district on Tuesday sentenced a 52-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping an eight-year-old girl last year, an official said.

Additional District Sessions Judge and Special POCSO Court Judge Abhijit Palei delivered the judgment convicting Arakshita Parida, alias Kalia, based on compelling evidence, witness testimonies, and circumstantial proof, an official statement said.

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on the convict and also directed the Jajpur District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to pay an aid of Rs 5 lakh to the victim on compassionate grounds, it said.

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Crime Committed in Jajpur District

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