Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Heinous Crime Against Minor

A special POCSO court has sentenced Ajay Paswan to 25 years in jail for committing unnatural rape, assault, and threatening to kill a 13-year-old boy. The incident occurred in Sahatwar town, and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 29,000. Legal action followed a complaint by the victim's father.

A special POCSO court in Sahatwar has handed down a 25-year jail sentence to Ajay Paswan for the heinous crimes of unnatural rape, assault, and threatening to kill a minor.

The sentence, along with a Rs 29,000 fine, was pronounced by Special Judge Pratham Kant after hearing all parties involved, according to Superintendent of Police Omveer Singh.

The case stemmed from an incident on October 12, 2023, when the victim, a 13-year-old boy, was taken to a secluded area and assaulted by Paswan. Following the father's complaint, a case was filed, leading to Paswan's conviction under relevant legal sections.

(With inputs from agencies.)