Shopian, October 24, In a significant achievement towards ensuring justice for victims of sexual offences, Shopian Police has secured the conviction of two accused involved in the sexual assault of a minor girl. The case was registered at Police Station Zainapora under FIR No. 150/2022 for offences punishable under Sections 363 IPC and 3/4, 17 of the POCSO Act.

After a detailed trial, the Hon’ble Principal Sessions Judge Shopian pronounced judgment today, convicting Yawer Ahmad Sheikh, son of Gh. Mohammad Sheikh, and Mehraj Ahmad Dar, son of Ab. Gaffar Dar, both residents of Khawajapora Chitragam, Shopian.

Upon deliberation on the quantum of punishment, the Hon’ble Court awarded the following sentences:

Under Section 363 IPC: Rigorous Imprisonment for 5 years and a fine of ₹10,000, and

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