Balasore: The Balasore District POCSO Court Saturday convicted a man for sexually assaulting his 10-year-old daughter and sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 10,000.
The convict, Badal Singh, a resident of Basukhunta under Remuna police station in Balasore district, was found guilty under sections of the BNS and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
According to the prosecution, the survivor disclosed the abuse to her aunt, who lodged a complaint at Remuna police station January 2.
Singh was arrested the same day.
The prosecution relied on DNA analysis, forensic reports, and witness testimony to prove the charges.
Delivering the judgment, the court held Singh guilty of raping his minor daughter and awarded him seven years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine.
PNN