A court in Pratapgarh has sentenced Sameer Ahmed to 20 years imprisonment for the kidnapping and rape of a minor. The incident, which occurred on July 14, 2024, involved Ahmed luring the victim from her home and assaulting her. The survivor's statement detailed the assault and an alleged marriage proposal contingent on religious conversion. The additional district judge found Ahmed guilty under IPC and POCSO Act, imposing the sentence and a financial penalty.