Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 12: In a significant outcome in a case involving sexual harassment of a minor girl, the Hon’ble Court of Shri Umesh Singh, Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Judge, Special Court (POCSO), South Andaman District, Port Blair, convicted Sunder Clerk S/o M. Daniel, aged 33 years, R/o Diggi Basti, Kamorta, on 10 September 2026.
The case was registered vide FIR No. 28/2022 dated 09.09.2022 under Sections 7/8/11(i)(iv)/12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, read with Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), at Police Station Nancowrie. During the course of investigation, Sections 341 and 323 IPC were also added.
The investigation was conducted by the then Station House Officer, Police Station Nancowrie, SI G. Mohan Rao, and SI Masuma Begum. The Investigating Officers conducted a thorough investigation, recorded the statements of material witnesses, collected relevant evidence and completed the investigation, culminating in the filing of the charge-sheet before the Hon’ble Court.
Upon conclusion of the trial, the Hon’ble Court sentenced the convict to six months of simple imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 for the offence punishable under Section 12 of the POCSO Act, 2012. In default of payment of the fine, the convict shall undergo a further one month of simple imprisonment. The convict was also sentenced to one month of simple imprisonment for the offence of wrongful restraint punishable under Section 341 IPC.
The conviction underscores the importance of diligent investigation and effective prosecution in cases involving offences against children. The Andaman and Nicobar Police remains committed to protecting children and ensuring that cases involving crimes against them are investigated thoroughly and brought before the competent courts of law.
The general public is requested to share any credible information relating to criminal activities with the nearest Police Station or through the emergency helpline numbers 112 and 03193 265223. The identity of persons providing credible information will be kept confidential, and suitable rewards may be given in appropriate cases.