Nongpoh, November 10: The Ri-Bhoi District Police has secured the conviction of three persons in two separate cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, following thorough investigations and coordinated prosecution.
According to a press statement issued by the Superintendent of Police, Ri-Bhoi District, on November 10, the convictions were secured before the Court of Smti. R.M. Kharsyntiew, Special Judge (POCSO), Ri-Bhoi District.
In the first case, registered as Women Police Station Case No. 39(05)2020 under Sections 3(a)/4(2) and 5(j)(ii)(n)/6 of the POCSO Act, the investigation was conducted by WPSI S. Ryngksai.
Following the completion of the trial, the court found shri Kitbok Myngsong, 24, resident of Kjatlumshani, Nongpoh Police Station, guilty. He was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 10,000 under Section 3(a)/4(2) of the POCSO Act. He was further sentenced to another 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 20,000 under Section 5(j)(ii)(n)/6 of the Act.
In the second case, registered as Women Police Station Case No. 03(01)2026 under Section 5(m)(n)/6 of the POCSO Act, the investigation was conducted by WPSI W. Khongsit.
After the completion of the trial, the court convicted two accused persons, namely Shri Skhemborlang Khardewsaw, 25 and Shri Polisahl Khardewsaw, 23 both residents of Sohkydur Village under Umiam Police Station.
Both were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 10,000 each. In default of payment of the fine, they will have to undergo an additional one month of simple imprisonment.
The Ri-Bhoi District Police stated that the convictions reflected its commitment to ensuring justice and legal accountability through meticulous investigation and effective coordination with the prosecution in cases involving offences against children.
