Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Man Jailed 20 Years for Child Assault in Prakasam
A man named Sadhu Shyam was sentenced to 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Prakasam district.
The incident happened on June 8, 2020, when the girl was alone at home watching television.
The man entered her house and assaulted her.
The police investigated the case, and the court found him guilty.
The judge also ordered the government to pay ₹2,50,000 to the victim as compensation.
The police and court officials were praised for their work in this case.
A 49-year-old man, Sadhu Shyam, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Prakasam district.
The incident occurred on June 8, 2020, when the girl was alone at home watching television.
The accused entered the victim's home and forcibly restrained her, committing the assault.
The police registered a case and arrested the accused after a complaint by the victim's parents.
The Special Pocso Court found the accused guilty and imposed a fine of ₹10,000, along with ordering ₹2,50,000 in compensation for the victim.
- Who
- Sadhu Shyam, a 49-year-old man from Parakondapadu village
- What
- Sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl
- When
- June 8, 2020
- Where
- Parakondapadu village, Gudluru mandal, Prakasam district
- Why
- The accused entered the victim's home when her parents were away and forcibly restrained her.
Prosecution
Defense
Guilt of the Accused
Prosecution
The prosecution presented witnesses and evidence proving the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Defense
The defense likely argued for a lesser sentence or innocence, though specific arguments are not detailed in the articles.
- Accused Name
- Sadhu Shyam
- Victim Age
- 10 years old
- Sentence Length
- 20 years
- Fine Imposed
- ₹10,000
- Compensation to Victim
- ₹2,50,000
- Date of Incident
- June 8, 2020
- Location of Incident
- Parakondapadu village, Gudluru mandal, Prakasam district
- Court Handling the Case
- Special Pocso Court