Thane man convicted of sexually assaulting 6-year-old girl; sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment

A Thane court convicted Anwar Babu Sheikh, 48, for sexually assaulting a six-year-old neighbor in April 2022. Judge DS Deshmukh sentenced Sheikh to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine, to be given to the survivor. The conviction relied on the child's testimony, medical evidence, and a neighbor's account confirming the child's presence at Sheikh's residence.

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