Cachar Youth Sentenced to 20 Years for Abducting and Rape of a Minor

The Special Judge (POCSO) Court in Cachar, presided over by Justice Narayan Kuri, has sentenced 25-year-old Sanjul Hussain Laskar to 20 years in prison today for the abduction and repeated sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. The convicted, a resident of Nagakhal under Kachudram police station, was also fined Rs. 20,000.

On November 24, 2023, Laskar abducted the minor from her home while her family slept. He took her to Sonai, where he held her captive and sexually assaulted her over several days. Despite being married, Laskar pressured the victim for marriage during her captivity.

The victim’s family reported her missing on the morning of November 25, 2023, at the Kachudaram Police Station, leading to an investigation. After 1 month and 21 days, Kachudram police rescued the girl and arrested Laskar.

Following a thorough investigation, the police submitted a charge sheet, and the trial commenced. On May 7, 2025, the court found Laskar guilty. The sentencing, announced on Friday, included 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, with an additional 6 months in prison if the fine is unpaid.

Additionally, Laskar was sentenced to 7 years and fine of Rs 10,000 under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code for kidnapping, with an extra 3 months in case of non-payment. Both sentences will run concurrently.

The prosecution was led by B Acharya, while J.U. Laskar represented the accused.