Youth sentenced to 24 years in prison in POCSO case

Judge Varun K.S. convicted Swalih V. under multiple sections of the POCSO Act and imposed a fine of ₹65,000.The court found that Swalih befriended the girl over mobile phone in 2024, took her to various locations, and abused her multiple times in July and August.The case was registered at Vazhakkad police station. The District Legal Services Authority has been directed to pay additional compensation to the survivor under the Victim Compensation Scheme. Swalih was shifted to Tavanur Central Jail to serve his sentence. Published - June 29, 2026 10:54 pm IST

Youth sentenced to 24 years in prison in POCSO case