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Ganesh befriended the girl in early 2023, according to the police chargesheet. On Feb 28, 2023, Ganesh forcibly took the girl with him when she was heading to a photocopy shop.
The girl’s mother refused to let her in when Ganesh dropped her back home, according to the police investigation. Police had stated in the chargesheet that the girl had attempted to take her life after Ganesh started avoiding her and refused to marry her, as per his promise. The survivor had undergone medical treatment for several days. Despite opposition from her, Ganesh took her to a friend’s room. Later, the second convict Naveen Kumar arranged a car in which Ganesh kidnapped her, police explained.
The girl told her family that Ganesh had promised to marry her. But as days went on, Ganesh started avoiding her and one final day, announced his decision, saying he would not marry her,” the chargesheet stated, adding that “The very next moment, the girl consumed poison. “Family members held a meeting in which it was agreed that Ganesh should marry her. However, she was rescued in time.”
Bengaluru: A special court in Shivamogga held three men guilty in a Pocso case and sentenced them to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment with a total fine of Rs 3.2 lakh. Special judge Ninganagouda B Patil directed that Rs 3 lakh from the fine be given to the survivor. Also, the state govt should compensate her with Rs 4 lakh.