THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A private bus driver who molested a 14-year-old autistic boy was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000 by the court. POCSO special court judge Sudarshan was the one who sentenced Vimal Kumar of Vimal Nivas, Vellanadu. The boy, who had come to throw out the garbage, was forcibly taken inside the parked private bus and molested. The child, who was being treated for autism, disclosed the abuse when the family inquired after seeing him walking around in fear. The next day, the boy showed the accused to his family on the bus. The incident related to the case happened on September 20, 2013. Vanchiyoor police arrested the accused and submitted the charge sheet to the court. Special public prosecutor RS Vijay Mohan appeared for the prosecution side.