Guwahati, 14th May: A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the kidnap and rape of a minor girl in Guwahati, according to reports.
The verdict was delivered by the Additional Sessions Judge of Kamrup District on Monday. The accused, identified as Soiful Ali, was found guilty of the crimes and sentenced accordingly.
In 2005, Soiful Ali allegedly abducted a female school student from the Noonmati area of Guwahati. He reportedly kept her hidden in a remote village in Goalpara, where he sexually abused her over an extended period.
Following a complaint lodged at the Noonmati Police Station, Soiful Ali was arrested. Additionally, the District Legal Services Authority has directed that the victim receive government compensation for her suffering.