Maid rape case:two accused get 7 years rap
MARGAO (HR):?The South Goa Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a resident of Varca, Mathew Gomes to seven years imprisonment in connection with the rape of the maid.
Another accused, Dumiana, who was held guilt for abetting the maid rape, has also been sentenced to seven years imprisonment. The Additional Sessions Court has directed the duo to pay a fine of Rs 500 or in default to undergo one month’s imprisonment.
The incident had occurred in June last year when the girl from Sao Jose de Areal was employed with accused Mathew at his residence at Varca.
Then Colva PI Edwin Colaco, who had investigated the case, had charged the accused for raping the maid for two days. PI Colaco had further charged Dumiana for abetting the rape of the maid servant.
The prosecution led by Public Prosecutor Bhanudas Gaonkar had examined eight witnesses in support of its case.
