A special court in Kalaburagi has sentenced three men for crimes against a 12-year-old girl. The prime accused received a 25-year jail term for rape. Two other men were each sentenced to three years in prison for abducting and sexually harassing the same girl. The court delivered the verdict in separate cases related to the same survivor. The incidents took place in Kalaburagi, a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The sentences aim to hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions against the minor. Legal experts note that such strict punishments reflect the seriousness of crimes against children. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act provides for stringent penalties in such cases. The court's decision sends a strong message about the consequences of such offenses. The girl's identity has been protected as per law. The cases were prosecuted under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. The investigation was conducted by local police, and the trial concluded swiftly. Authorities have not disclosed further details to protect the survivor's privacy. The verdict is expected to serve as a deterrent against similar crimes.