Five get 10 years RI for sexual assault of minor

NONGSTOIN, Sep 29: Five persons — identified as Cleverstrein Marngar, Khwasningstar Shangoi, Proningstar Marngar, Shaitstar Marngar and Basnes Ryntathiang — were convicted on September 23 by the Court of B Laitmon, (MHJS) Special Judge, POCSO, West Khasi Hills District Nongstoin, which has sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 25,000.
The accused were convicted for sexually assaulting a teenage girl of Myriaw village in West Khasi Hills in 2016.
In default of the payment of fine, the accused/convict has to undergo further three months of simple imprisonment, according to the court. They are, however, entitled to the benefit of Section 428 CrPC.
The accused was convicted for sexually assaulting a teenage girl of Myriaw village, West Khasi Hills District in the year 2016.
The matter was earlier reported to Nongstoin Police Station.