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The POCSO Court, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has convicted and sentenced the accused Ravi Kumar Patel to Life Imprisonment with a Fine of Rs. 2,75,000 for various offences under IPC, POCSO Act and IT Act, including Rape, Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Offences, Using Child for Pornographic Purposes, Storage of Pornographic Material involving Children, and Criminal Conspiracy, etc.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the instant case in June 2022 initially on the allegations of collection, transmission, publishing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in electronic form. However, during the course of investigation, it surfaced that the accused had committed aggravated penetrative sexual assaults against a child. The minor victim was immediately rescued.
The CBI conducted a meticulous and thorough investigation and built a watertight case against the accused. During the investigation, seamless coordination was ensured with forensic experts, medical experts dealing with child sexual abuse cases and child protection authorities. The investigation also remained sensitive towards the minor victim while conducting interviews and ensured emotional well-being through counselling.
After conclusion of the investigation, the CBI filed chargesheet on 06.09.2022 against the accused Ravi Kumar Patel. Charges were framed on 23.03.2023.
The Hon’ble Court, after the trial, convicted and sentenced the accused accordingly.
The CBI remains steadfast in its commitment to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting cases involving child sexual abuse and exploitation. The Bureau continues to accord top priority to such offences and reaffirms its resolve to safeguard the rights and dignity of the children.
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