Man gets life imprisonment for sexually abusing two-yr-old girl

The court of Additional Sessions Judge Amar Jeet Singh sentenced Radhe Shyam, a resident of Giaspura, to rigorous life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a two-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on him and said Rs 1.5 lakh would be paid to the victim as compensation.

The case was registered on April 29, 2024, following a complaint by the victim's father at the Sahnewal police. As per the prosecution, the complainant, who had gone to work, received a call from his wife informing him that their minor daughter was missing. He rushed home and began searching for the child.

They heard cries of their daughter coming from a room that was locked from inside. The complainant, with the help of neighbours, broke open the door. The accused panicked and fled, while the victim was taken to Civil Hospital, Ludhiana, where medical examination confirmed sexual assault.