Hyderabad: A Fast Track Special Court had found a father guilty under the POCSO Act and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a sexual assault case in Cyberabad.
The father convicted POCSO case involved Asgar Ali, 37, a labourer from Bihar who lived in Gampala Basthi, Subash Nagar. The court also imposed a fine of ₹35,000 in connection with the case registered at Jeedimetla Police Station.
The case came to light on May 6, 2025, when the victim’s mother filed a complaint. The family had moved to Hyderabad in 2019 for livelihood.
According to police, the accused, who consumed alcohol frequently, had sexually assaulted his 15-year-old daughter multiple times. The abuse continued over a period before it surfaced.
Father convicted POCSO after complaint and arrest
The incident surfaced after the younger daughter informed her mother about the abuse. Subsequently, the mother confronted the accused at home.
During the confrontation, the accused admitted to the act and claimed it was a mistake. However, he turned violent soon after and fled from the house.
Police registered a case at Jeedimetla Police Station. Soon after, the investigating officer gathered evidence and tracked the accused.
Officers arrested him on May 8, 2025. Following the arrest, police completed the investigation and filed a charge sheet.
Authorities booked the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.
Father convicted POCSO after trial in special court
After a full trial, Fast Track Special Judge K. Venkatesh delivered the verdict. The court held the accused guilty based on evidence presented during the proceedings.
The judge sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. In addition, the court directed him to pay a fine of ₹35,000.
The court also awarded ₹3 lakh compensation to the victim. Officials said the compensation aimed to support the survivor’s rehabilitation.
The father convicted POCSO case marked a significant conviction under the special law protecting children from sexual offences.