Thiruvananthapuram student Tortured In the case, cricket coach M. Manu (40), a resident of Vallakadav Srivaraham, was sentenced to 35 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 66,000. According to the order of Thiruvananthapuram Special Fast Track Court Judge Anju Meera Birla, if the fine is not paid, he will have to undergo an additional imprisonment of six years and nine months. The court gave its verdict in the second case today. There are a total of six cases in the name of the accused.
The court found the accused guilty in the third case as well. The sentence in this case shall commence only after the period of sentence in the first case. The prosecution contended that under Section 427 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the sentence in the next case should be carried out according to the completion of the sentence of the accused in each case. Considering that, the court has decided a special punishment period.
In 2018, the boy came for training at the cricket training center in Thiruvananthapuram. During this, he was sexually assaulted. The accused took a nude photo and video of the child. In another case, a nude video of the child was taken threatening his life. The girl was not given proper training as she did not yield to the will of the accused. In 2019, the kid went to another place for training.
The boy was scared and did not tell anyone because he threatened to ruin his future in cricket if he disclosed the abuse. Apart from this child, the accused also molested five other children who had come for training. The scared children went to another place for training. They also did not disclose the incident. In 2024, a girl who had been molested while attending a girls’ cricket tournament in Thiruvananthapuram met the accused years later. The incident of molestation came to light when the child made a noise out of fear.
After this child filed a complaint, other children also got the courage to file a case. Subsequently, six cases were registered against the accused. Of these, the trial of four cases has been completed. The same court had convicted the accused in a case last month. The verdict in the third case, where he was found guilty, will be handed down on Saturday.
Special Public Prosecutor RS Vijay Mohan, Advocates Surabhi and H. Ravikrishnan Thambi appeared for the prosecution. Cantonment police station inspector Prajeesh Shashi, sub-inspectors S. Shefin and Nitin Nalan investigated the case.
English Summary:
Cricket Coach Sentenced to 35 Years for Abuse: A significant court verdict where a cricket coach has been sentenced to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a young girl trainee. The court also imposed a hefty fine, with additional jail time if not paid.
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