Special Court (POCSO) Sends Rapist of a 7-Year-Old Minor to 20-Years Imprisonment

The rising crime rates in the Valley, particularly against women, have reached alarming levels, with incidents of unchecked animalistic lust becoming increasingly frequent. In a recent show of faith in the judicial system, one such offender has been sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment under the POCSO Act. The rapist of a 7-year-old girl has been sentenced to two decades of rigorous punishment.

A Special Court in Cachar under the POCSO Act has sentenced the accused rapist Bipul Sarkar. He had lured the 7-year-old innocent girl and forcefully raped her. The rapist who hails from the New Kanchanpur area of Silchar was a tent-house labour near the victim’s residence.

On the evening of August 27, 2019, a tragic incident unfolded near the National Highway area of Silchar. In a rented home in the vicinity, a young girl lived with her family. Nearby, construction work was in progress on an adjacent plot, with casting work continuing that evening. Bipul Sarkar was hired to arrange the lighting for the work to continue at night for the site.

It was during this time that the 7-year-old became the victim of his horrific crime. The man lured the innocent child with promises of money and chocolate, leading her to a dark, secluded spot, where he committed a brutal assault. After the heinous act, he abandoned the bleeding child behind and fled the scene.

The next day, based on the case filed by the child’s family at Silchar Sadar Police Station, the police initiated an investigation. After the investigation, the trial of this case began in court. Finally, after the completion of the trial process, the Special Judge (POCSO) of the District Court in Silchar found Bipul Sarkar guilty and sentenced him to 20 years of imprisonment on Thursday.

The court found rapist Bipul Sarkar guilty under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and sentenced him to 20 years of imprisonment along with a fine of 20,000 rupees. Additionally, under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, the court sentenced him to 2 years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of 5,000 rupees