Octogenarian sentenced to 20-years for sexually abusing mentally unsound minor

Based on the complaint filed by her parents, Jayankondam All Women Police registered a case against Sundaram and arrested him.
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TIRUCHY: An octogenarian was sentenced to 20-years of imprisonment on Friday for sexually abusing a mentally unsound 15-year-old girl.

On August 18, 2022 T Sundaram (81), a resident from Udayarpalayam in Ariyalur, sexually abused the girl. Based on the complaint filed by her parents, Jayankondam All Women Police registered a case against Sundaram and arrested him.

Judge Karnan of Ariyalur Mahila court who heard the case sentenced him to 20-years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000. Subsequently he was taken to the Central prison.

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