Lamtluang Online News: On 28th November 2024, the Lunglei Court delivered a verdict in a rape case, sentencing Joseph Zomuanpuia, a resident of Khawmawi, to 13 years and 6 months imprisonment.
According to reports, on 2nd March 2023, Joseph had asked a woman for water, and after she provided it, he dragged her away and raped her. When the woman resisted, he assaulted her, causing injuries to her face and body.
Joseph was charged under three sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC): Section 376 for rape, Section 354 B for assaulting a woman, and Section 323 for voluntarily causing hurt.
The Lunglei District and Session Judge, Pu Vanlalenmawia, found Joseph guilty on all three counts and sentenced him to 13 years and 6 months imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs. 5,000.
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