Shillong, Oct 30: The Court of Soni DR Kharbteng, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial), East Khasi Hills, has convicted and sentenced Bijoy Hajong to seven years of simple imprisonment for his involvement in a rape case.

The case was registered under Mawlai PS Case No. 31(06)2009.

The judgment delivered on October 27 stated that the accused will undergo simple imprisonment for seven years and pay a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. In default of payment, the accused will undergo an additional four months of imprisonment.

The case, which dates back to 2009, was investigated by Inspector SK Marak.

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