Four juveniles held on sexual assault charge
Four juveniles have been arrested under the POCSO Act for the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl with intellectual disabilities in Thanjavur. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were remanded to a government observation home following the incident.
Why it matters
This case underscores the vulnerability of children with disabilities and the ongoing challenges regarding juvenile crime and child protection laws.
The Fort All Women Police arrested four juveniles under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Friday for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl with intellectual disabilities.
According to police sources, the crime was committed on Thursday evening. The girl, who has no parents, has been residing with her aunt in the city. The accused, all aged between 14 and 15, are reportedly her neighbours.
Police said the juveniles sexually assaulted the girl when she was alone at home. A similar crime was committed in February.
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