Jagran Correspondent, Gaya: Doctor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping Minor
A doctor in Gaya has been sentenced to life imprisonment till his last breath by the court for raping a 10-year-old minor. The accused, Dr. RR Sahay, was found guilty under various sections of the POCSO Act and the IT Act by the Special Judge Asitabh Kumar of POCSO Court.
The court, after hearing both sides, handed down the following sentences: life imprisonment till the last breath under the POCSO Act, a fine of Rs 10,000 under the IT Act, and imprisonment of 6 years with a fine of five thousand rupees under the POCSO Act. All these punishments will run concurrently.
The prosecutor in the case, Kaiser Sarfuddin, revealed that the incident occurred when the girl visited the accused doctor’s clinic to get medicine. The doctor not only committed the rape but also made a video of the act and circulated it.
The informant’s advocate, Neeraj Kumar, expressed satisfaction with the sentence. The case was registered at Vishnupad police station with the number 120/2021.
Rape of Real Sisters Due to Superstition: Sarpanch Sangh Protests at Block Headquarters
At the Khijarsarai block headquarters, the Khijarsarai block sarpanch and deputy sarpanch union organized a sit-in demonstration to protest against a list of 11 demands. The protest, presided over by Sarpanch Sangh President Kapil Dev Yadav, aimed to address issues such as the magistrate’s power to elected sarpanches, recruitment of justice friends and secretaries for vacant posts, and the review of developmental works.
The demands also included the right to investigation, pension for elected sarpanches since 2006, appointment of sentinel land surveyors and Amins in urban offices, and compliance with Court Rules 2007. The protesters sought an end to police interference, justice for those falsely implicated in cases, and the licensing of firearms for sarpanches.
After the protest, a memorandum outlining the demands was submitted to the Block Development Officer. The event saw the participation of sarpanches and deputy sarpanches from the block.
News Summary:
– A doctor in Gaya has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old minor.
– The accused doctor was found guilty under various sections of the POCSO Act and the IT Act.
– The court sentenced him to life imprisonment, a fine, and imprisonment for 6 years, all of which will run concurrently.
– The doctor made a video of the rape and circulated it.
– Sarpanch Sangh organized a sit-in demonstration to protest against 11 demands at Khijarsarai block headquarters.
– The demands included the magistrate’s power to elected sarpanches and various other issues related to development and governance.
– A memorandum outlining the demands was submitted to the Block Development Officer.
