Man sentenced to LI for raping minor Dalit girl

A man was today sentenced to life imprisonment by a local court for raping a minor Dalit girl.

According to prosecution, in January 1994, the 15-year-old victim was raped for several days by Kunwar Sen and Hawaldwar Singh in Kadarchowk town.

Based on the evidences, Special Judge (SC/ST) Harihar Prasad sentenced Hawaldar Singh to life imprisonment, they said.

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,500 on the accused.

Another accused Kunwar Sen died during the course of trail, they said.