Shillong, September 29: Two men have been convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms by a Special POCSO Court in East Khasi Hills in connection with two separate sexual assault cases involving minors, according to press releases issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills.
In the first case, Pyntngenlang Nongsiej was sentenced to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹10,000 for an offence under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. In default of payment of the fine, he will undergo a further six months of rigorous imprisonment.
Police said an FIR was registered at Lumdiengjri Police Station on March 16, 2020, alleging that Nongsiej had sexually assaulted the complainant’s seven-year-old son. He was subsequently arrested and a charge sheet was filed on January 28, 2022 under Sections 7/8 of the POCSO Act.
On September 16, 2026, the court of Special Judge (POCSO) R. Rymbai convicted Nongsiej in Special POCSO Case No. 21 of 2022. Police said he has already undergone nine months and four days of imprisonment and will serve the remaining sentence in jail. The case was investigated by retired UBSI S.A. Sangma.
In the second case, Batskhembor Diengdoh was sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹30,000 in connection with a 2016 case. In default of payment of the fine, he will have to undergo an additional three months of rigorous imprisonment.
According to police, an FIR was received at Nongthymmai Beat House on October 17, 2016, alleging that Diengdoh had sexually assaulted the complainant’s minor daughter, who was also stated to be mentally unstable. A case was registered at Rynjah Police Station under the POCSO Act, and the accused was arrested during the investigation.
After completion of the probe, police filed a charge sheet on May 31, 2017. On September 25, 2026, the Special POCSO Court convicted Diengdoh in Special POCSO Case No. 55 of 2017.
Police said Diengdoh has already undergone three months and two days of imprisonment and will serve the remaining sentence in jail. The case was investigated by WP/Inspector B.M. Kharakor, presently posted with the CID Organisation, Meghalaya.
