Railway Trackman Sentenced to 14 Years for Shocking Crime

A railway trackman was convicted and sentenced to 14 years for kidnapping and raping a minor. The conviction, including a hefty fine, was secured in the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Ramanand. The case highlights a tragic incident from 2016 involving a young victim and underscores legal consequences of such crimes.

A local court has sentenced a railway trackman to 14 years in prison for the kidnapping and rape of a minor, sources reported on Friday.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Ramanand handed down the sentence to 46-year-old Arjun, a railway trackman, also imposing a fine of Rs 60,000 on him. The offence involved the abduction and assault of a 12-year-old girl.

The court directed that 75% of the fine be awarded to the victim. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional 18 months of imprisonment, officials stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)