Mairang, October 13: The Court of the District and Sessions Judge, West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin, has convicted a man for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, rape and criminal intimidation, sentencing him to prison terms totalling 20 years, which will run concurrently.
According to a press release issued by the Superintendent of Police, Eastern West Khasi Hills, the convict, Donbor Paliar, was found guilty under Sections 376(1), 363, 342 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The case was registered at Mairang Police Station following an FIR lodged on November 22, 2020. The complainant alleged that the accused had kidnapped, wrongfully confined, raped and threatened the survivor at different locations. The case, registered as Mairang Police Station Case No. 42(11)2020, was investigated by WPSI R.R. Marak of Mairang Police Station.
Following the completion of the trial, the court sentenced Paliar to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, seven years, one year and two years under the respective sections of the IPC. All four sentences will run concurrently. The court also imposed fines totalling ₹70,000 on the convict.
Considering the serious nature of the offences, the court further awarded compensation of ₹3.5 lakh to the survivor under the Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2019.
Eastern West Khasi Hills Police said the conviction reaffirmed its commitment to protecting women, children and other citizens while ensuring that crimes are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted to secure justice.
