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An MBBS student's disclosure of past sexual abuse to her doctor, following a decade of mental health struggles, led to the conviction of her former tuition teacher.
The Fast Track Special Court judge Anju Meera Birla found Shainu, a native of Vettakallu, Thiruvallam, guilty and imposed a fine of ₹30,000.
The temple authorities, however, took a stance in support of the accused.
If convicted, he would face between three to five years in prison.
A man was arrested and another one is on the run, said police.
The police shifted her to the 'Shakti Sadan' Swadhar Grah (rehabilitation home) in Beed.
Nilambur police have taken into custody Philip Mambad, a former police officer and motivational speaker, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl
The court also ordered that the sentences awarded under various sections would run concurrently, making the effective term of imprisonment five years.
Fast Track Special Court Judge Anju Meera Birla found Rajan, a native of Venganoor, guilty under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and pronounced the sentence.
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