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A 50 year old accused who was found guilty for raping a minor aged (16 years) girl was yesterday sentenced to 16 years’ rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.
In addition to the sentence, the accused was ordered to pay a compensation of Rs.100,000 to the victim girl and pay a fine of Rs.20,000 by the Colombo High Court.
Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige observed that the prosecution had proved the allegations against the accused beyond reasonable doubts.
Considering the facts, the accused was sentenced to 16 years rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.
Dilshan Tharaka