ATTINGAL: A KSEB lineman has been sentenced to 39 months of imprisonment a fine of Rs 30,000 for sexually assaulting a minor girl while she was alone at home. Muttukonam native Ajeesh Kumar is the accused. The incident happened on April, 2016.

The accused who came to the house for repair work, realized that the girl was alone at the house. He broke into the house and assaulted her. Many witnesses turned hostile in the court. According to the provisions of the POCSO, the punishment is three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000. The fine should be paid to the survivor. Pallikal SI Kiran TR was the investigating officer.