Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Man Sentenced to Prison for Kidnapping and Rape of Minor
A man named Santosh Wankhede has been sent to jail for 10 years for hurting a young girl.
In May 2018, he kidnapped and attacked an 11-year-old girl.
She was later found unclothed near a hill.
Initially, the girl falsely accused a neighbor.
However, during medical examination, she revealed that Wankhede was the attacker, who threatened her to stay quiet.
The court based its decision on the victim's testimony and corroborating evidence.
The court emphasized the seriousness of the crime and the need for strict punishment to protect children.
Santosh Bhimrao Wankhede was sentenced to 10 years in prison for kidnapping and raping an 11-year-old girl.
The incident occurred in May 2018 in the Mumbra area of Thane.
The court found Wankhede guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping, rape, and violations of the POCSO Act and IPC.
The court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000.
The judgment emphasized the seriousness of the offense and the need for stringent punishment.
- Who
- Santosh Bhimrao Wankhede was convicted and sentenced.
- What
- Wankhede was sentenced for kidnapping and raping an 11-year-old girl.
- When
- The crime occurred in May 2018; the sentencing was on September 12, 2025.
- Where
- The crime took place in the Mumbra area of Thane, India.
- Why
- Wankhede was found guilty of kidnapping and rape under the POCSO Act and the IPC.
- Accused
- Santosh Bhimrao Wankhede
- Sentence
- 10 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 50,000 fine
- Charges
- Kidnapping, Rape, POCSO Act violations, and IPC violations
- Victim
- 11-year-old girl
- Location
- Mumbra area, Thane, India
- Court
- Thane Court
- Date of Judgment
- September 12, 2025
