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Crime
Mizoram Court Hands 12-Year Rigorous Imprisonment to Woman for Coercing Minor Daughter into Prostitution
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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A woman in Mizoram has been sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment after a court found her guilty of forcing her minor daughter into prostitution.
A woman in Mizoram was sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment by a court after being found guilty of coercing her minor daughter into prostitution. The trial, conducted in the state’s judicial system, concluded that the woman had forced her daughter to work in a brothel. The court’s verdict came after a detailed examination of evidence and testimonies that highlighted the child’s exploitation. The sentence reflects the judiciary’s stance against child trafficking and sexual exploitation. The case has drawn attention to the need for stronger protective measures for minors in the region.