POCSO Court sentences 46-year-old man to 10 years RI for raping minor girl

A Special POCSO Court in Ongole on Monday (February 16, 2026) sentenced a 46-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹6,000 for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in 2020 under Karamchedu Police Station limits in Bapatla district.

According to a press note issued by the Bapatla District Superintendent of Police B. Umamaheswar on Monday, the incident occurred on September 29, 2020, in the Karamchedu mandal. The accused, Nallagorla Srinivasa Rao, allegedly lured the minor with chocolates and snacks while she was alone at home, as her parents had gone out for daily wage work.

Following a complaint by the victim’s parents, police registered a case under Sections 363 and 376(AB) read with 511 IPC and Section 6 read with 18 of the POCSO Act.

The inquiry officer questioned the victim and witnesses, collected physical evidence, and ensured the accused was arrested and remanded. The charge sheet was later filed before the court after obtaining expert reports, said the Superintendent of Police.

Delivering the judgment, Special POCSO Court Judge K. Shailaja held the accused guilty based on witness testimonies and material evidence.

Superintendent of Police said strict action would be taken against crimes targeting women and children. He attributed the conviction to prompt investigation, systematic court trial monitoring, and coordinated efforts by investigating officers, prosecutors and court staff.