KARUNAGAPPALLY: Karunagapally Fast Track Special Court Judge F Minimol sentenced the paternal uncle of a minor girl to 31 years of jail and a fine of Rs 75,000 for sexually abusing the girl. The convict will have to undergo an additional imprisonment of six months if he does not pay the fine. The fine should be handed over to the girl. The accused was given a 30-year prison term under various sections of the POCSO Act and a 1-year prison term under CrPC. The 55-year-old man was convicted in a case registered by the Sooranad police six years ago. Adv NC Premchandran appeared for the prosecution.