Darjeeling
Additional Sessions Judge Partha Pratim Chakraborty, today convicted
Mohan Thapa (50), a resident of Ropeway in Singamari of repeatedly
raping his 15-year-old step-granddaughter from September 2010 till May
2011. The court sentenced Thapa to life imprisonment and fined him Rs
50,000 and his failure to pay the amount will lead to an additional
two-year jail term.
Thapa was found guilty of repeatedly
raping his step-granddaughter for nine months. The victim used to reside
with her grandparents while her parents used to live separately. Thapa
used to sexually assault the victim when his wife was away from home.
The victim was a student of class VII in
one of the local schools. Noticing changes in her physical appearance,
her teacher began questioning her and that was when she revealed the
heinous crime being committed on her.
The victim was then taken for a medical
examination and was confirmed to be pregnant. She gave birth to a baby
girl in June 2011 and the infant is presently under the care of
missionaries. The victim now lives outside Darjeeling and is studying in
a missionary school. The court has directed the fine of Rs 50,000, if
realised, be paid to the victim.
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