Ambedkar Nagar: Lawyer Vakil Ahmad sentenced to 4 years for attempted rape
- A local court in Ambedkar Nagar has sentenced a lawyer named Vakil Ahmad to four years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to rape a 15-year-old girl and assaulting...
- The incident occurred on August 20, 2022, within the jurisdiction of the Ibrahimpur police station.
- The court formally framed charges against the accused on March 5, 2024.
A local court in Ambedkar Nagar has sentenced a lawyer named Vakil Ahmad to four years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to rape a 15-year-old girl and assaulting her in August 2022.
Case Background and Investigation
The incident occurred on August 20, 2022, within the jurisdiction of the Ibrahimpur police station. According to a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, she had gone out to cut grass when Vakil Ahmad entered her home. Finding the 15-year-old girl alone, the accused attempted to drag her into a room by force. When the teenager resisted, the accused assaulted her and attempted to commit rape. The victim raised an alarm, prompting the attacker to flee the scene while issuing death threats. Police registered a First Information Report under charges of assault and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Following an investigation, law enforcement filed a charge sheet in the court.
Court Proceedings and Sentencing
The court formally framed charges against the accused on March 5, 2024. During the trial, the prosecution established the charges through evidence and witness testimonies. Special Judge POCSO Act Mohan Kumar found Vakil Ahmad guilty and sentenced him to four years of rigorous imprisonment. In addition to the prison term, the court imposed a fine of 10,000 rupees on the convicted lawyer.