A 25-year-old individual, Kesimsetti Chiranjeevi, has been convicted and sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment by a Special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Visakhapatnam. Chiranjeevi was found guilty of attempting to rape a minor in 2018. The court also imposed a fine of 20,000 rupees on him, with an additional two-month jail term in case of non-payment.
The incident took place in a village under the Ravikamatam police station limits in Anakapalle district. Chiranjeevi had reportedly abducted the young victim while she was playing and took her to an isolated location where he attempted to rape her. However, due to timely intervention, the girl was rescued, and Chiranjeevi was apprehended by the police.
Recognizing the severity of the crime committed, the police registered a case against Chiranjeevi under the POCSO Act. The Special POCSO court thoroughly examined the evidence and ultimately delivered its verdict, ensuring that the accused faced appropriate legal consequences for his actions.
Cases involving crimes against minors require utmost attention and adherence to the law to protect the vulnerable section of society. The conviction and sentencing of Chiranjeevi send a strong message about the seriousness with which such offenses are treated.
In another incident highlighting the generosity and compassion of individuals, a brain-dead person has given a new lease of life to five patients through organ donation. B Venkata Santosh Kumar, a 32-year-old AC mechanic, had suffered severe injuries after falling from the second floor of a building in Kommadi area while attending to an AC repair. Despite medical efforts, he was declared brain dead by doctors at a private hospital.
Santosh’s family, in a remarkable act of altruism, approached Dr. Rambabu, the director of Visakhapatnam Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), to donate his organs. Responding to their noble gesture, the doctors at VIMS harvested Santosh’s liver, kidneys, and eyes as per the Jeevandhan protocol. These vital organs were then allocated to five deserving individuals, offering them a second chance at life.
This incident marks the second instance in the past 20 days where VIMS has played a crucial role in facilitating organ donations. The Visakhapatnam Institute of Medical Sciences continues to serve as a platform for promoting and supporting this noble cause, reaffirming the importance of organ donation in saving lives.
These two contrasting incidents, one highlighting the successful conviction of a perpetrator of a heinous crime and the other exemplifying the selflessness of organ donation, serve as reminders of the complexities of human behavior and the capacity for both good and evil. The legal system’s vigilance in holding criminals accountable and the compassion shown by organ donors and their families contribute to creating a safer and more compassionate society.