Man gets 20-year imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl in Namakkal

Image used for representational purposes | The accused, Vasanth, was arrested based on a complaint lodged by the girl’s parents with the Namagiripettai police on December 29, 2019. A case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. After trial, judge T. Munusamy on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) found him guilty and sentenced him to 20 years of imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine of ₹4,000. Published - April 29, 2026 03:55 pm IST