A Madrasa teacher was sentenced to 45 years of imprisonment and a Rs 3 lakh fine for sexually assaulting a minor. The sentence was pronounced by Kasaragod POCSO court.
Abdul Majeed, a Karnataka native, sexually assaulted a seven-year-old in 2016. Based on the complaint lodged by parents, Kasaragod town police arrested Majeed. The court viewed that the accused, a teacher and a key figure like a parent, misused the power and sexually assaulted the minor.
The prosecution presented 15 witnesses and 14 pieces of evidence in court. Despite the witnesses turning hostile, the court had pronounced verdict based on evidence to prove his guilt.
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