Kannur: Madrasa Teacher Sentenced to 187 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Girl During COVID-19 Pandemic, Fined INR 9 Lakh
The Taliparamba POCSO court pronounced the verdict and convicted Muhammed Rafi, a native of Alakode. The POCSO court also imposed a fine of INR 9 lakh on the accused.
A madrasa teacher from Kerala's Kannur has been sentenced to 187 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to news agency ANI, the Taliparamba POCSO court pronounced the verdict and convicted Muhammed Rafi, a native of Alakode. The POCSO court also imposed a fine of INR 9 lakh on the accused. The court also took into account that the accused was previously involved in another case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Public Prosecutor Advocate Sherimol Jose said. Kerala Shocker: 38-Year-Old Man Arrested for ‘Sexually Abusing’ 2 Minor Daughters of Live-In Partner in Ernakulam.
Man Gets Jail Term for Sexual Assault
Kannur, Kerala: A madrasa teacher from Kannur has been sentenced to 187 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Taliparamba POCSO court pronounced the verdict, convicting Muhammed Rafi, a native of Alakode. The court also…
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2025
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