BHOPAL, March 2 -- Special Judge, POCSO Act Rashmi Mishra sentenced 10 years' of rigrous imprisonment to accused who kidnapped and raped a minor girl.

The Special Judge, POCSO Act, convicted Mahesh Ahirwar, the accused of rape, under sections 376, 366 of the Indian Penal Code and 5/6 of the POCSO Act.

Finding the accused guilty, a decision has been passed punishing the accused with 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5000 under Section 376 Indian Penal Code and 5/6 POCSO Act and 5 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1000 under Section 366 Indian Penal Code.

In the case, the government has been represented by Special Public Prosecutor Divya Shukla and Jyoti Kujur.

In the incident on May 20, 2016, the father of the ac...