MADURAI: A special court in Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar district on Tuesday sentenced a man to undergo 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor girl. According to the prosecution, Anbalagan (27) of Koomapatti, a coolie, was found guilty. The victim is aged 14. The incident occurred in 2017 and based on a complaint, Srivilliputhur All Women Police filed a case under the Pocso Act. The Judge after examining the witnesses pronounced the sentence. Besides, a fine of Rs 6,000 was imposed on the accused, sources said.

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