Shillong, Nov 10: Three persons have been convicted in two separate POCSO cases in Ri-Bhoi district. Each has been sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment.
The Special Judge (POCSO), RM Kharsyntiew, convicted 24-year-old Kitbok Mynsong of Kjatlumshani, Nongpoh. He was found guilty under Sections 3(a)/4(2) and 5(j)(ii)(n)/6 of the POCSO Act.
The court sentenced him to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 on each count.
The same court convicted 25-year-old Skhemborlang Khardewsaw and 23-year-old Polishal Khardewsaw, both of Sohkyndur village. They were found guilty under Sections 5(m)(n)/6 of the POCSO Act. Each was sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000. In default of payment, they will serve one more month in prison.
The sentences were announced in a press release issued by the Superintendent of Police on Tuesday.
