T’puram: A fast-track special court sentenced two men to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 each for sexually assaulting a Plus One student after forcing her to consume alcohol.The convicts, Jishnu K Mohan (26) and Vishnu R alias Kannan (29), both natives of Akkulam, were found guilty by judge Anju Meera Birla. In default of payment of fine, they will have to undergo an additional two years of imprisonment. The court also directed that the fine be paid to the survivor through legal services authority.According to prosecution, the incident occurred on July 4, 2024. The survivor had befriended the first accused after meeting him at a temple. Exploiting the acquaintance, he invited the minor and two of her friends to the second accused’s house. The accused allegedly forced the girls to consume alcohol, following which the survivor was assaulted.The crime came to light after the minor returned home unwell. Her family rushed her to hospital after noticing smell of alcohol, leading to further probe.Though some witnesses turned hostile, the court relied on the survivor’s statement and documentary evidence to convict the accused. The case was investigated by medical college police inspector P Harilal.
