Hyderabad man convicted under POCSO to serve 20 years in prison

Md Dastagir was the victim's neighbour and repeatedly sexually exploited her under the pretext of love and marriage.

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old Hyderabad resident was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act by a sessions court in a 2021 case.

The court sentenced Md Dastagir to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 for repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor girl, his neighbour, under the pretext of love and marriage.

The judge also ordered compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the victim.