Court awards 28 yrs RI to 2 in gang rape case

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 31: Principal Sessions Judge Poonch Zabair Ahmed Raza today awarded 28 years RI and fine of Rs 60,000 each to Mohammad Aris, son of Shaker Hussain of Mendhar and Mohammed Shakeel, son of Abdul Hameed of Mankote, who were involved in gang rape case.
After hearing Public Prosecutor Mukthar Ahmed Sheikh and Advocate Anuj Kapoor for the State whereas Advocate Murtaza Ahmed Khan for the accused persons, Principal Sessions Judge observed, “rape is not just a violation of the body of a woman but it causes more severe psychological reactions than the other crimes. It leaves an indelible scar in the mind of the victim”.
“The foremost psychological effect of rape is emotional trauma and paranoia. The victim may experience loss of the life and the trust she had before the rape. Apart from it, isolation or ostracism from the family and community is also there”, the court further said, adding “no doubt the accused have been brought to justice and this court would also recommend compensation to the victim but most importantly the victim has every right to receive the compassion , support and justice from the society in which she lives”.
With these observations, court awarded rigorous imprisonment for 25 years to both the accused.

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