UP: Man gets rigorous life imprisonment for rape of Dalit girl

Bhadohi (UP), Feb 28 (UNI) A man accused of sexually assaulting a Dalit girl and threatening
her with dire consequences was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment along with a fine by a
local court in Bhadohi district here in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, a prosecution officer said here.
Public Prosecutor Anil Shukla said that on October 24, 2021, a complaint was received about the
rape of a Dalit teenager and issuing a threat to kill her family members in a village under
Durgaganj police station. “The police registered a case under relevant sections, and after
investigation, the charge sheet was filed in the court,” he said.
He said that on the basis of evidence available on record, the court of Special Judge (SC/ST Act)
sentenced the accused, Vicky alias Golu Singh, to rigorous life imprisonment and a fine of Rs
55,000. “50 percent of the fine amount will be given to the victim as compensation,” he said.