Family seeks protection, legal assistance
A family in Vedasandur has petitioned local authorities for protection, alleging that an influential man accused of sexually harassing their daughter is threatening them to drop the case. They claim police are delaying the investigation into the POCSO Act charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic issues regarding the protection of victims and the influence of powerful individuals in legal proceedings.
A family from Vedasandur has submitted a petition to Dindigul Collector seeking protection. The family alleged that they were being continuously threatened by the man who had sexually harassed their daughter.
The family said one Kesavan had sexually harassed their daughter. Following a police complaint, Vadamadurai All-Women Police had registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The family said Kesavan was an influential person. He was continuously threatening them and forcing them to withdraw the case. The police were also deliberately delaying the proceedings without conducting a proper investigation, they said.
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