Case against youth for assaulting minor girl
A 19-year-old labourer has been booked under the POCSO Act for the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl in Guntur district. Police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the suspect following a complaint filed by the victim's mother.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of child safety and the enforcement of the POCSO Act in India.
A 19-year-old labourer allegedly sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl on the pretext of buying a kite in Guntur district, the police said on Sunday.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a police case without editorializing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in