A special court here has sentenced a 29-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a minor, who is his close relative, around two years ago on the pretext of helping her to get rid of an "evil spirit".
An FIR under 376 ab (rape on woman under twelve years of age), 363 (kidnapping), and sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) has been registered. Police said information about the criminal history of the accused along with other legal action is being taken.
The accused has been arrested and charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and sections 4, 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.