The FTC Judge, R Radha, who convicted all the four on Tuesday, also imposed a fine of Rs 1.27 lakh on Prakash, the main accused in the case, and Rs 2,500 each on his three associates, Saravanan, Vijayan and Asir Gunasingh.

The Judge while awarding life term to Prakash observed that considering the gravity of the offences committed by the main accused, maximum punishment under the Immoral Trafficking Act (life imprisonment) should be given to him and no leniency should be shown.

The Judge sentenced Prakash under the Immoral Trafficking Act, IPC, Arms Act and Indecent Representation of Women (Prevention Act) among others.

The Judge said the sentences would run concurrently.