Bengaluru court sentences man to 20 years in prison for raping a minor | News from Bangalore

On July 9, 2021, the child, who had a fever, complained of pain. Her parents took her to a doctor who said her private parts showed signs of assault, police said. The child reportedly said that Chethan took her to his home and explained what he had done.

On July 11, 2021, the child’s 26-year-old mother approached the police, claiming that her daughter was raped and accused Chethan of the crime. Chethan was arrested and charged under sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.