Syed Haji Ali, a 45-year-old auto driver from Shaheen Nagar, has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by a fast-track court in Hyderabad for raping a minor girl in 2021.

Ali, who was a family friend of the victim, confined and assaulted her while threatening her to stay silent.

Following the victim’s brave complaint, the Pahadishareef police arrested him.

The court also imposed a ₹15,000 fine on Ali and ordered ₹5 lakh in compensation for the victim, marking an important milestone in the fight for justice.