Four West Yorkshire men convicted over rape and sexual abuse over 30 years ago
The convictions follow an investigation into the rape and sexual abuse of the victim in Kirklees and Wakefield between 1994 and 2000.
Last updated 29th Apr 2026
A Kirklees woman has been praised for her bravery in aiding the conviction of four men who sexually abused her over 30 years ago.
The convictions follow an investigation into the rape and sexual abuse of the victim in Kirklees and Wakefield between 1994 and 2000.
Jagtar Sahota, 64, from Leeds was sentenced today at Leeds Crown Court to 21 years in prison for 11 counts of rape and 11 counts of indecent assault, as well as one count of actual bodily harm, committed between 1997 and 2000.
Zahid Hussain, 48, and Mohammed Chhibda, 49, were found guilty of indecent assault against the same victim, with offences occurring between 1994 and 1997.
Basharat Wali, 46, from Dewsbury, had already pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault.
Hussain, Chhibda, and Wali are set to be sentenced on 4th June.
In a statement from the survivor, read during Jagtar Sahota’s trial, said:
“There are no words what this man has done to me. He took something from me that I can never get back and it’s not just what he did in his moments of abuse- it's the lifetime of destruction that followed.
“The pain caused didn't end when he walked away. No. It lives with me every single day. It haunts me in ways I can't explain.
“I don't know if I'll ever find peace, but I do know this, I'm trying. I'm trying to find a way to heal, even if it's one broken piece at a time.”
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens, of West Yorkshire Police, said:
“The survivor in these trials has shown enormous courage in coming forwards to make these men answer for the huge and lasting damage they caused her.
“As her statement makes clear, the appalling abuse she suffered has taken a dreadful toll on her throughout her teenage and then adult life.
“Thanks to her bravery though, these four men have now all been convicted, with one sentenced and receiving a substantial term in prison.
“We continue to urge all victims of sexual offending who may not have reported offences to come forwards, no matter when crimes took place. Specialist officers will always, listen, investigate, and do whatever they can to secure justice for you.”