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Gurgaon: A special POCSO court in Nuh has convicted a man of kidnapping, luring and threatening a minor girl and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 17,000. This decision was given by the court of Additional Sessions Judge and Fast Track Special Court Judge Dr. Ashu Sanjeev Tinjan. According to the case records, the incident took place in the year 2023 in Sadar Tawadu area police station. The complainant told the police that his minor daughter had returned from school to the village by bus, but did not reach home. During the search for the family, CCTV footage of the village showed a young man taking the girl on a motorcycle. Using mobile surveillance and other technical inputs, the police identified the accused as a resident of a village in Alwar district of Rajasthan. A case of kidnapping and related crimes was registered and investigation initiated. The minor victim was located and rescued. Her statement was recorded before the court, and on the basis of her testimony and medical examination, under the provisions of poxo act Added to the FIR.Later the accused was arrested and interrogated. The prosecution, led by the Nuh police, presented sufficient evidence and key witnesses before the court. After nearly three years of trial, the court declared the accused guilty.He was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment under relevant sections of the IPC as well as Section 4 of the POCSO Act. All sentences will run concurrently. If the fine of Rs 17 thousand is not paid, he will have to face additional imprisonment.