Bengaluru : A special court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act-2012 cases in Shivamogga held a 25-year-old cab driver guilty of impregnating a 13-year-old girl on the pretext of marrying her, and sentenced him to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 1 lakh.
Jagadish has been lodged in Shivamogga district prison since his arrest on July 19, 2024. The incident came to light when doctors in July 2024 found that the girl was seven months pregnant, according to the chargesheet. The convict is Jagadish Naik alias Jaggu of Shivamogga. Her mother had taken her to hospital after she fell sick.
The survivor later revealed Jagadish forced her into a physical relationship and promised to marry her. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
Finally, I told my mother and she took me. “When I realised I was pregnant, he promised to take me to hospital, but didn’t. The girl was later shifted to the state women’s home. Download the TOI App.