Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Man Sentenced to Life for Raping 18-Month-Old Cousin in UP
A 30-year-old man named Tinku, also known as Pinku, was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his 18-month-old cousin.
The incident happened on March 3, 2024, in a village in Uttar Pradesh.
Tinku took the little girl, pretending to buy her biscuits, and then hurt her.
The family found the child bleeding, and the police arrested Tinku.
A special court found him guilty and sentenced him to life in prison.
The court also ordered him to pay a fine of Rs 2 lakh, which will go to the victim.
The court finished the case quickly, in just 21 days.
A 30-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his 18-month-old cousin.
The incident occurred on March 3, 2024, in a village under the Khatauli Police Station area in Uttar Pradesh.
The accused, Tinku alias Pinku, took the toddler on the pretext of buying biscuits and raped her.
The crime was discovered when the child was found bleeding by her family members.
The special POCSO court convicted the accused under Section 65 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 5 of the POCSO Act.
- Who
- Tinku alias Pinku, a 30-year-old man
- What
- Rape of an 18-month-old cousin
- When
- March 3, 2024
- Where
- A village under the Khatauli Police Station area in Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The accused took the toddler on the pretext of buying biscuits and raped her.
Prosecution
Defense
Guilt of the Accused
Prosecution
The prosecution presented evidence that clearly established the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to a conviction under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Defense
The defense may have argued for a lesser sentence or sought to challenge the evidence presented by the prosecution, though specific arguments are not detailed in the article.
- Accused Name
- Tinku alias Pinku
- Victim Age
- 18 months
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Fine Amount
- Rs 2 lakh
- Incident Date
- March 3, 2024
- Court
- Special POCSO Court
- Judge
- Special Judge Manoj Kumar Sidhu
- Location
- Khatauli Police Station area, Uttar Pradesh