Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Man gets 30 years for kidnapping, assaulting 8-year-old
A man in Chandigarh was sentenced to 30 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.
The court said the man showed a wicked and evil mind by hurting the young girl.
The man gave the girl some money to get her to come with him, then he locked the door and assaulted her.
The girl ran away and told her mother what happened.
The court also said the girl should get Rs 4 lakh to help her recover.
The man's lawyer said he was innocent, but the court found him guilty.
The judge said it's important to punish people who hurt children to make sure others don't do the same thing.
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl in Chandigarh.
The court noted that the convict showed a wicked and evil mind by subjecting the minor victim to aggravated penetrative sexual assault.
The man lured the girl with Rs 100 to bring him a matchstick, then assaulted her when she was alone with him.
The court imposed a fine of Rs 72,000 on the convict and recommended Rs 4 lakh in compensation for the victim.
The judge emphasized the importance of protecting children and punishing such crimes severely to deter others.
- Who
- A 22-year-old man and an 8-year-old girl
- What
- Kidnapping and sexually assaulting the girl
- When
- January 11, 2023
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- The man lured the girl with money and then assaulted her
- Convict's Age
- 22 years
- Victim's Age
- 8 years
- Sentence Length
- 30 years
- Fine Imposed
- Rs 72,000
- Recommended Compensation
- Rs 4 lakh
- Date of Incident
- January 11, 2023
- Location of Incident
- Chandigarh
- Laws Violated
- Sections 323, 342, 363, 366 of IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act