THRISSUR: The court sentenced the taxi driver to 18 years of rigorous imprisonment in the case of molestation of a minor boy. Ismail, a native of Kadappuram Anchangadi, was convicted by the Kunnamkulam fast-track special POCSO court. In addition to rigorous imprisonment, a fine of Rs.33,000 has also been given.

A 39-year-old was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000 by the Iringalakuda Fast Track Special Pocso Court in the incident of molesting a nine-year-old boy. Shainshad, a native of Ernakulam Alumthuruth, was the one who got punished. The verdict is in the case registered by Mala police.