Thane Special (POCSO) Judge M. Bhaisare on Friday convicted and sentenced two gangrape accused to 20 years in prison.
The accused, Samin Ansari and Sonu Murmu, and absconding accused, Isaq Ansari alias Renga, lured a mentally challenged 11-year-old girl on February 1 last year and raped her at Mujyacha Tape in Thane.
The victim’s advocate, Sujata Jadhav, said, “The court said the accused committed a dangerous and inhuman crime. The accused indulged in an unnatural act with a mentally challenged victim and tried to kill her.” The victim had to undergo a surgery owing to injuries to her private parts.
Ms. Jadhav said the victim is still in trauma and suffers seizures on seeing unknown men. She said, “The accused lived beside the victim’s house and were known to her. They were aware of her mental state. The victim identified the accused in court using sign language. The court directed the accused to pay ₹10,000 each to the victim as compensation.” A total of 18 witnesses were examined during the trial.
