A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the abduction and sexual assault of an 18-month-old girl in Thiruvananthapuram, highlighting a grim reminder of child protection challenges.

The court found Hasan Kutty guilty under several charges, including those outlined by the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, imposing rigorous imprisonment terms to reflect the severity of his actions.

The case drew attention for its comprehensive investigation, involving extensive CCTV footage analysis and testimony from 41 witnesses, ultimately leading to the apprehension and conviction of the offender.

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