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Headline: Gardener Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Child Sexual Assault in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, November 29, 2025: A 44-year-old gardener has been sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl in a Bowenpally colony park last December. The verdict, delivered by the XII Additional Sessions Court in Nampally, ensures that the convict will remain incarcerated for the remainder of his natural life.
The accused, identified as Gowtham Rajbangshi, was found guilty of sexually assaulting the victim on December 3rd, 2024, after luring her to a secluded area of the park where he worked.
The crime remained hidden until December 11th, when the child confided in her mother, prompting her father to file a police report. During the subsequent investigation, authorities uncovered evidence linking Rajbangshi to a similar assault on a nine-year-old girl.
The Karkhana Police swiftly arrested Rajbangshi after the initial report. Investigators meticulously gathered scientific, medical, and documentary evidence, which formed the basis of a comprehensive chargesheet. The prosecution presented a strong case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Judge T. Anitha presided over the detailed trial proceedings and ultimately convicted Rajbangshi, delivering the sentence today. The sentence marks a significant step in delivering justice and protecting children in the community.
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