In the Kerala actress assault case, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court has sentenced six individuals to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The court convicted the accused of kidnapping with the intent to rape (IPC 366), criminal conspiracy (IPC 120B), and gang rape (IPC 376D). Each convict was also fined Rs50,000, with a failure to pay resulting in an additional year of imprisonment.
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The primary accused, Pulsar Suni, received an extra 5-year sentence under the IT Act. The court specified that all sentences are to run concurrently. Judge Honey M. Varghese delivered the verdict.
The other convicted individuals are: Marting Antony, B Manikandan, VP Vijeesh, H Saleem, and C Pradeep.
The court instructed that the pen drive containing the visuals be securely held by investigating officer Baiju Paulose.
Previously, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court acquitted renowned Malayalam actor Dileep of charges related to orchestrating the abduction and rape of a leading South Indian actress eight years ago.
