Ganderbal, Dec 02, KDC: In a landmark achievement towards securing justice for the society, Jammu & Kashmir Police in coordination and cooperation of Prosecution Department has successfully secured Life Imprisonment for an accused involved in a heinous offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in district Ganderbal. This conviction stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment, coordination, and professionalism displayed by both the Investigation Agency and the Prosecution throughout the criminal justice process.
The accused, Varinder Thakur, son of Yadav Lal Thakur, resident of Sariswa, Bihar, has been awarded Life Imprisonment along with a fine of ₹50,000 under Section 06 of the POCSO Act by the Hon’ble Court of Principal Sessions Judge, Ganderbal.
In addition, the court sentenced the accused to one year’s imprisonment and a fine of ₹1,000 under Section 342 of the IPC, and two years’ imprisonment along with a fine of ₹2,000 under Section 506 of the IPC.
This conviction symbolizes the synergized efforts of Police during the investigative stage and the vigorous, well-structured prosecution strategy adopted in the court of law to secure justice for the victim.
The investigation of the case was meticulously conducted by PSI Rayees Ahmad, whose professionalism and evidence-based investigation formed the foundation of the case.
Equally commendable is the outstanding role of the Prosecution Department. Shafat Ahmad Bhat (PP/CPO) led the prosecution, while Jehangir Rafiqi (PP/CPO) presented compelling final arguments, ensuring that the offender was held fully accountable. (KDC)
