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Hans India
01-08-2025
- Hans India
Man sentenced to 20 years' jail term for sexual assault on minor
Mangaluru: In a landmark judgement under the POCSO Act, a 30-year-old man from Dakshina Kannada was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 years in prison by a Mangaluru court for raping a 16-year-old girl in May 2023 and threatening her with a video recording of the assault. The convict, Mansoor alias Mohammad Mansoor alias Zabeer, was also fined ₹50,000 for the rape and ₹5,000 for criminal intimidation, along with an additional one-year imprisonment. The case was registered at Mangaluru Women's Police Station on December 23, 2023, under IPC Sections 363, 376(2)(n), 376(3), 506, and POCSO Section 6. Police said Mansoor remained absconding for nearly eight months before being arrested on July 2 this year. A detailed charge-sheet was filed after Inspector Gururaj and his successor Rajendra B. conducted a thorough investigation, gathering key digital and testimonial evidence. The Fast Track Special Court (FTSC-2), presided over by Judge Manu KS, delivered the judgement after hearing arguments by Special Public Prosecutor Sahanadevi Boluru and Government Advocate Badrinath. The verdict has been welcomed by child rights advocates and police officials as a message of zero tolerance towards crimes against children. 'This case reaffirms our commitment to protect minors and deliver swift justice,' said the Mangaluru Police Commissioner, adding that coordination between investigating officers and prosecutors was crucial to the outcome.
Hans India
31-07-2025
- Hans India
Mangaluru Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Rape of Minor in Major POCSO Verdict
Mangaluru: In a landmark judgement under the POCSO Act, a 30-year-old man from Dakshina Kannada was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 years in prison by a Mangaluru court for raping a 16-year-old girl in May 2023 and threatening her with a video recording of the assault. The convict, Mansoor alias Mohammad Mansoor alias Zabeer, was also fined ₹50,000 for the rape and ₹5,000 for criminal intimidation, along with an additional one-year imprisonment. The case was registered at Mangaluru Women's Police Station on December 23, 2023, under IPC Sections 363, 376(2)(n), 376(3), 506, and POCSO Section 6. Police said Mansoor remained absconding for nearly eight months before being arrested on July 2 this year. A detailed charge sheet was filed after Inspector Gururaj and his successor Rajendra B. conducted a thorough investigation, gathering key digital and testimonial evidence. The Fast Track Special Court (FTSC-2), presided over by Judge Manu K.S., delivered the judgement after hearing arguments by Special Public Prosecutor Sahanadevi Boluru and Government Advocate Badrinath. The verdict has been welcomed by child rights advocates and police officials as a message of zero tolerance towards crimes against children. 'This case reaffirms our commitment to protect minors and deliver swift justice,' said the Mangaluru Police Commissioner, adding that coordination between investigating officers and prosecutors was crucial to the outcome.
News18
31-07-2025
- News18
Man gets 20-year imprisonment for rape of minor in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 30 (PTI) A Mangaluru court has sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2023 case involving the rape of a minor girl. The Fast Track Special Court (FTSC-2) also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the convict, identified as Mansoor alias Mohammad Mansoor alias Zabeer, a resident of Sajipanadu village in Bantwal taluk. He has additionally been sentenced to one year of imprisonment and fined Rs 5,000 under IPC Section 506 for criminal intimidation. The case was registered on December 23, 2023, at the Mangaluru Women's Police Station, after the 16-year-old survivor alleged that the accused raped and threatened her on May 30, 2023, while also recording the assault on video. Charges were framed under the relevant sections of the POCSO Act and IPC. After evading arrest for eight months, Mansoor was apprehended on July 2, 2024. Investigations were led by inspectors Gururaj and Rajendra B., who gathered supplementary evidence and filed the charge sheet within the prescribed time. Delivering the verdict on July 30, 2025, Judge Manu K S convicted the accused after hearing arguments from Government Prosecutor Badrinath and Special Public Prosecutor Sahanadevi Boluru. PTI COR GMS GMS ADB view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 17:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Tribune
27-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Cricket shines at ICC Asia Conference in Hong Kong
Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF) made a significant impact at the ICC Asia Conference held in Hong Kong, China. Led by BCF Advisory Board Chairman Mohammad Mansoor, the delegation engaged with over 50 delegates representing ICC Asia members, including Test-playing nations such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The conference, hosted by Hong Kong Cricket Chairman Burji Shroff at the prestigious Hong Kong Cricket Club, was steered by Aminul Islam, ICC Development Manager - Asia, and William Glenwright, ICC Global Development Manager. Notable attendees included Mubashir Usmani, ICC Associates Chairperson, and Mahinda Vallipuram, ICC Director. A highlight of the event was Mohammad Mansoor's participation in a high-profile panel discussion on generating nonICC funding. He shared insights into Bahrain's strategic vision, development plans, and the challenges faced in promoting cricket across Asia. Mansoor also highlighted Bahrain's remarkable ascent to 25th in the ICC T20I rankings, a testament to the nation's growing cricketing prowess. Additionally, Prachur Kumar Shukla, BCF High Performance Director, contributed to the high-performance panel, advocating for the strategies and commendable performances of Bahrain's cricket players. In a move to strengthen bilateral relations, Bahrain and Hong Kong Cricket signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on cricket development, including organizing bilateral matches between the two countries. Mohammad Mansoor presented a commemorative memento to Burji Shroff, symbolizing this new partnership.
