Kochi, Dec 12 (PTI) A court here on Friday sentenced six people convicted in the 2017 actress assault case to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Ernakulam District and Principal Sessions Court Judge Honey M Varghese sentenced Sunil NS, also known as Pulsar Suni, Martin Antony, Manikandan B, Vijesh VP, Salim H, and Pradeep to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the offence of gang rape.

The court also ordered imprisonment for other offences, but they will run concurrently.

The court also ordered the victim to be paid a compensation of Rs five lakhs, and the pen drive containing the sexual assault visuals should be maintained in the custody of the investigation officer.

On December 8, the court acquitted four accused, including actor Dileep.

The convicted individuals were found guilty

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