Man gets 10 years’ RI for raping minor sister-in-law

THANE: The sessions court convicted and sentenced a 35-year-old man to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment (RI) for sexually assaulting his then 17-year-old sister-in-law. Special public prosecutor Rekha Hiwrale said special Judge (Pocso) V V Virkar also fined him Rs8,000.
Hiwrale said in April 2018, the girl who stays with her mother had gone to her sister’s place for a few days. While her sister was out for work, the accused assaulted and raped her.
The girl managed to escape from the house and went to a religious place. Later, a good samaritan took her to the police station and helped her file a complaint. As many as nine witnesses, including the girl, were examined to prove the case.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)