Pudukkai court awards life sentence to coolie for sexually abusing girl
On July 4, 2019, he kidnapped a 14-year-old girl and sexually assaulted her.
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The Pudukkottai Fast Track Mahila Court on Thursday awarded life imprisonment to a man for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Thamarai Selvan (28), a resident of Singampunari village in Sivaganga, a coolie, came to Varpat area in Pudukkottai for work.
On July 4, 2019, he kidnapped a 14-year-old girl and sexually assaulted her. The girl managed to escape and her parents lodged a complaint with police. A case was registered against Thamarai Selvan under Pocso Act and he was arrested.
On Thursday, judge Sathya awarded life imprisonment to Thamarai Selvan and a fine of Rs 32,000. The judge also ordered the state to provide a compensation of Rs 3.80 lakh to the victim.
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