Cumberland Man Found Guilty Of Child Molestation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Cumberland man was convicted of child molestation charges in Providence Superior Court on Thursday.

Kunwar Chadha, 53, was found guilty of two counts of second-degree child molestation. Between October 31, 2011 and July 31, 2012, he molested a then-11-year-old victim, who reported the crime to Cumberland police in 2016.

“We are grateful for the jury’s verdict in this important case,” Attorney General Peter Neronha said . “Much credit goes to the victim for his bravery in coming forward and providing compelling testimony. Child sexual abuse has a traumatic effect on victims and our Office takes these cases seriously.”

Since his 2016 indictment, Chadha has been held on home confinement bail. Following the jury's decision on Thursday, his bail was revoked and Chadha was ordered held in the ACI in Cranston until his sentencing, which does not have a set date at this time.