19-year-old sentenced to 38 years RI for sexually assaulting minor girl in Thrissur

A special fast-track court in Chavakkad on Saturday sentenced Naveen Krishna, 19, of Venkitangu, to 38 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at her residence in 2023.

The court also imposed a fine of ₹96,000 on the accused. In case of default, Krishna will have to undergo an additional 19 months and 5 days in prison. Of the fine amount, ₹50,000 has been directed to be paid to the survivor as compensation.

According to the prosecution, Krishna trespassed into the girl’s house on multiple occasions and subjected her to sexual assault. The case came to light when the survivor informed the Pavaratty police station. The prosecution examined 17 witnesses and produced 20 documents in court.