Saturday, September 8, 2018

Two Persons Were Sentenced A 30 Year Rigorous Imprisonment Each Over A Rape Case Occurred 20 Years Ago

Anuradhapura High Court has
yesterday (07)sentenced two persons of the ages 58 and 68 years old who are residents of Devanampiyathissapura ,Anuradhapura a 30 year rigorous imprisonment each over forcibly abducting and gang  raping of a 25 year old tamil female on or nearby 21 st of August 1998 at Niraviya area.

The two accused who were  found guilty over three charges  indicted by Attorney General over the case  had been sentenced 10 year imprisonment per a charge filed against them .

The Accused were also ordered to pay a compensation of Rs.50,000 each to the victimised female and also ordered to pay a fine of  Rs.4000  each by the High Court Judge.

As the second accused was not present at court yesterday during the verdict ,Anuradhapura High Court Judge had ordered the Police to arrest him and produce before the court.The case was heard ex parte.

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