Four death sentences to preacher in POCSO cases
Four death sentences to preacher in POCSO cases Updated - August 20, 2026 05: 41 pm IST - TIRUNELVELI.
Four death sentences to preacher in POCSO cases Updated – August 20, 2026 05: 41 pm IST – TIRUNELVELI.
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- POCSO Special Court Magistrate Suresh Kumar on Thursday awarded four death sentences to Abraham and imposed a fine of ₹52, 000.
- Superintendent of Police Vishwesh Balasubramanian Shastri remarked the investigators of the case did a commendable job.
- Abraham, 50, a preacher who was running a prayer hall at Mela Ilanthaikulam near Thevarkulam, sexually assaulted four minor girls under the pretext of taking moral classes during vacation.
- The SP remarked 17 persons had been convicted so far this year in as numerous POCSO cases.
Meanwhile, the Special Court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cases in the district has awarded four death sentences to a preacher who sexually assaulted four minor girls in 2022.
According to prosecution, S. Abraham, 50, a preacher who was running a prayer hall at Mela Ilanthaikulam near Thevarkulam, sexually assaulted four minor girls under the pretext of taking moral classes during vacation. The girls narrated their ordeal to their parents. This person filed complaints with Tirunelveli Rural All Women Police.
POCSO Special Court Magistrate Suresh Kumar on Thursday awarded four death sentences to Abraham and imposed a fine of ₹52, 000. The Magistrate additionally directed the Tamil Nadu Administration to pay compensation of ₹10 lakh to each victim.
Superintendent of Police Vishwesh Balasubramanian Shastri remarked the investigators of the case did a commendable job. It ensured the conviction of the accused with capital punishment.
For context, the SP remarked 17 persons had been convicted so far this year in as numerous POCSO cases. While one was given 25 years imprisonment, two received death sentence and four others were awarded life imprisonment unto death.
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