Chennai: According to prosecution, Manikandan (38), a resident from Periya Krishnapuram near Andimadam forcibly took a 4-year-old girl to a secluded place and sexually abused her last year. Based on the complaint by the parents of the girl, Andimadam police registered a case and arrested Manikandan under Pocso Act. Ariyalur Mahila Fast Track court judge Anandan who heard the case awarded life imprisonment to Manikandan.