Mohan Thapa (50), a resident of Ropeway in Singamari of repeatedly raping his 15-year-old step-granddaughter from September 2010 till May 2011. The court sentenced Thapa to life imprisonment and fined him Rs 50,000 and his failure to pay the amount will lead to an additional two-year jail term.
Thapa was found guilty of repeatedly raping his step-granddaughter for nine months. The victim used to reside with her grandparents while her parents used to live separately. Thapa used to sexually assault the victim when his wife was away from home.
The victim was a student of class VII in one of the local schools. Noticing changes in her physical appearance, her teacher began questioning her and that was when she revealed the heinous crime being committed on her.
The victim was then taken for a medical examination and was confirmed to be pregnant. She gave birth to a baby girl in June 2011 and the infant is presently under the care of missionaries. The victim now lives outside Darjeeling and is studying in a missionary school. The court has directed the fine of Rs 50,000, if realised, be paid to the victim. -Echo
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| Life sentence for raping 15-year-old step-granddaughter |
The victim was a student of class VII in one of the local schools. Noticing changes in her physical appearance, her teacher began questioning her and that was when she revealed the heinous crime being committed on her.
The victim was then taken for a medical examination and was confirmed to be pregnant. She gave birth to a baby girl in June 2011 and the infant is presently under the care of missionaries. The victim now lives outside Darjeeling and is studying in a missionary school. The court has directed the fine of Rs 50,000, if realised, be paid to the victim. -Echo
, a resident of Ropeway in Singamari of repeatedly raping his 15-year-old step-granddaughter from September 2010 till May 2...){kind=link}
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