Former Wewak Police Station commander, Chief Inspector Sakawar Kasieng, of Sibilanga Village, Sandaun Province, was sentenced to seven years for arson, while four of his officers were convicted for raping a 17-year-old girl at her family home on 7 December, 2013; they were sentenced to 20 years in prison each.
Former PSC Kasieng spent four months in custody prior to being sentenced on Tuesday. He will now spend 6 years and 8 months in hard labour.
