Ahmedabad POCSO Court Sentences Man to 3 Years in Jail for Abducting Minor

A special POCSO court in Ahmedabad has sentenced a man to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹5,000 for abducting and molesting a 15-year-old girl from the city’s Vatva GIDC area.

Special POCSO Judge A.B. Bhatt delivered the verdict after prosecution evidence established charges of abduction and outraging the modesty of a minor against the accused, Amit Thakor.

Panic Run to Mount Abu

The incident dates back to the early hours of 20 February 2024, when the 15-year-old girl was chatting with Thakor, with whom she was in a relationship. The situation took a sudden turn when the girl’s father unexpectedly woke up. Fearing immediate discovery and backlash, the panicked couple fled the scene.

Thakor took the minor to several locations, eventually travelling to Mount Abu in Rajasthan. However, while in Mount Abu, a friend alerted Thakor to the severe legal ramifications of absconding with an underage girl and advised him to safely return her to her family.

Listening to his friend's advice, Thakor brought the teenager back to Ahmedabad on 23 February 2024 and dropped her off at the Geeta Mandir bus terminal. Following the family's complaint, the Vatva GIDC police launched an investigation, registered a case under various sections including rape, and arrested Thakor.

Medical Evidence and Court Findings

During the trial in the special POCSO court, forensic and medical evaluations played a crucial role. Medical examinations and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports revealed no marks of physical violence, injury, or evidence pointing to sexual assault.

Furthermore, in her official statement recorded before the magistrate, the minor confirmed that she had accompanied Thakor voluntarily out of panic and affirmed that no forced physical relationship had occurred during the three days they were away.

While the primary charge of rape was not sustained due to the absence of forensic and physical proof, the public prosecutor presented key documentary evidence and witness testimonies to successfully convict Thakor for abduction and outraging the modesty of a minor.