Shillong, Sep 25: The court MK Lyngdoh, Special Judge (POCSO) in East Khasi Hills has sentenced a man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for rape he committed in 2014.

In a verdict passed on September 24, the court convicted Kaspelling Mawkon under section 6 POCSO Act. He was also ordered to pay a fine of Rs 50,000 and in default will undergo imprisonment for six months.

The court also sentenced Mawkon to one year imprisonment for an offence punishable under Section 506 First Part of IPC.

The case was investigated by Inspector MM Momin, presently posted in North Garo Hills District.

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