A man has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a local court for raping a minor.

Shah Alam alias Veeru, a vegetable vendor, was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Kotwali area in August 2011, according to prosecution.

Additional district judge Sanjay Pandey held Alam guilty yesterday.

The judge also imposed a penalty of Rs 10,000 on him.

(DNA)