Karnataka Court sentences father to 20-year imprisonment for raping daughter
Laments distressing trend of fathers, grandfathers, uncles, sexually abusing children
Bengaluru: A 41-year-old autorickshaw driver has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by special judge KN Roopa of a fast-track court for sexually harassing his minor daughter. The accused, arrested in October 2021 based on a complaint from his wife to Parappana Agrahara police, was also fined nearly Rs 2 lakh.
“Father is the only person who can protect his daughters from the world, but if he himself becomes a monster, the daughters will be helpless,” the judge observed in her order.
The court's judgment highlighted the grave nature of the crime, with the judge expressing deep concern over fathers sexually abusing their daughters. The accused had molested and sexually abused his 13 to 14-year-old daughter over an extended period, using threats to keep her silent. This traumatizing experience left the young girl in a state of confusion, as she struggled to understand the morality of her own father's actions.
Judge KN Roopa underscored the responsibility of the court to protect minors and emphasized the need for stringent sentencing in such cases. The judge lamented the distressing trend of fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and even mothers sexually abusing children, primarily perpetrated by males.
The consequences of child sexual abuse are severe, with victims often experiencing mental and emotional turmoil that can lead to self-harm, addiction, and even suicidal tendencies as they reach adulthood. The judge pointed out that the accused had inflicted lasting damage on his own child, leaving her with a fragmented ego and potential mental health issues.
Following his arrest, the accused spent time in judicial custody at Bengaluru Central Prison from October 7, 2021, to December 12, 2021. He was subsequently granted bail but was remanded back to Central Prison after the recent sentencing on September 15, 2023.
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Last night remained peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir: Army
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New Delhi (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border.
The Indian Army said this on Monday morning.
"The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International border," it said in a brief statement.
"No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days," it said.
India launched Operation Sindoor on early May 7 to destroy seven terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor'.
India and Pakistan on Saturday announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with effect from 5:00 pm that day.
There were some violations of the underlying by the Pakistani military on Saturday night.
