Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Attempting to Sexually Assault a Minor

Thiruvananthapuram :An Attingal fast-track court sentenced Haripada Das, 36, to seven years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh for attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl. According to the prosecution, he entered the child’s home and forcibly attempted to sexually assault her. The case was registered by Pothencode police in May 2024 under the POCSO Act. The court found the accused guilty after examining witness testimony and documentary evidence. The child’s identity is withheld to protect her privacy.

Action to Be Taken:

Children should be taught how to seek help from trusted adults if someone violates their boundaries. Suspected sexual abuse should be reported to the police or child-protection authorities, and the child’s identity must remain confidential.

📰 Source: Times of india (English)