At the time when the security of the fair sex and increasing incidents of crimes against them, especially rape, is hitting the headlines across the nation, the Haryana Police has not only succeeding in arresting the rape accused, but also securing conviction for such offenders.
The State police has attributed the convictions to the effective and concerted presentation of evidences before the concerned Court.
“With the effective ‘pairvi’ and coordinated efforts, eight offenders, booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), have been convicted by the Courts in first 15 days of December. These convicts have been sentenced rigorous imprisonment ranging from 10 to 25 years,” said the spokesperson.
Spokesperson said that in addition, 25 persons, who were accused of murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, assault, corruption and under Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act were also convicted between December 1 and 15, and were awarded imprisonment from one year to life term.
The state Director General of Police Manoj Yadava has already instructed to ensure effective ‘pairvi’ of cases pertaining to child rape and other heinous crime so that justice can be secured for victims.
Such cases are dealt on priority and a charge sheet is being filed at the earliest possible time after collecting all the evidences and proper investigation to achieve a better rate of conviction, said the spokesperson.
The spokesperson said that justice for victims is being secured through effective and concerted presentation of evidences before the concerned courts, and the conviction of accused will certainly help in curbing the evil of sex abuse and other crime in the society.
The Sonepat Court had sentenced two accused to 20 years imprisonment with a fine of Rs 16,000 each after holding them guilty in a gang rape case with a widow.