Seppa, May 22:
The Special Court (POCSO) at Seppa has convicted a man in a child sexual assault case registered in 2021, reaffirming the commitment of law enforcement and the judiciary towards ensuring justice for victims of sexual crimes against children.
According to police, the case began on October 17, 2021, after an FIR was lodged at the Women Police Station (WPS), Seppa, in East Kameng district. The complaint accused the victim’s maternal uncle, identified as Biram Dada, of sexually assaulting the minor victim.
Following the registration of the case under Section 376(2)(f) of the Indian Penal Code along with Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, the accused was immediately arrested and a detailed investigation was initiated.
The investigation was carried out by Lady Inspector S. Nabam, who was serving as the Officer-in-Charge of WPS Seppa at the time, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, East Kameng. Police officials stated that the Investigating Officer conducted a systematic and thorough probe by recording witness statements and establishing a strong chain of evidence.
Due to the swift pace of the investigation, the charge-sheet was filed within two weeks, on October 31, 2021.
After examining the evidence and testimonies presented during the trial, the Special Court (POCSO) at Seppa delivered its judgment on May 22, 2026, convicting Biram Dada in the case.
The court sentenced the convict to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹5,000. In default of payment of the fine, the convict will undergo an additional three months of imprisonment.
The conviction has been viewed as a significant outcome in the fight against crimes against children and highlights the importance of timely investigation and strong prosecution in securing justice under the POCSO Act.
