Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Jun 17 2016 9:13PM Maternal uncle gets 12 yrs RI for rape of his minor niece in BhiwandiThane, Jun 17 (UNI) A 30-year-old powerloom worker from Bhiwandi town of the district was today convicted for raping a six-year-old girl and sentenced to 12 years rigorous imprisonment by the district court here.Sessions Judge Mridula Bhatia found the accused guilty under sections 376 (2)(1) of Indian Penal Code and also sections 3.4, 5 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act of 2012 and awarded the sentence.The court also slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 on the accused, in default, he would have to undergo another one year in jail.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Maternal uncle gets 12 yrs RI for rape of his minor niece in Bhiwandi