Chandigarh, Nov. 18 -- A woman and her male friend have been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for sexually assaulting and harassing her two minor sons.

The duo have also been told to pay a fine of Rs.12,000.

The case was registered by the children's father. The complainant had told police that he had got married to the woman in November 2004 and eventually had two sons. The family resided in Sector 49, Chandigarh, but he later separated from his wife following a marital discord after which the sons continued to live with the mother.

It was during this that his sons, both minors, were subjected to sexual harassment and assault, the father had alleged. As per the father's statement to the police, the woman and her fr...