Grandmother arrested for sexually abusing grandson in Erode
A 46-year-old woman in Erode, India, has been arrested following allegations that she sexually abused her 12-year-old grandson. The case was filed under the POCSO Act after the boy disclosed the abuse to his parents.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the critical importance of child protection laws and the role of family vigilance in identifying abuse.
The Erode All Women Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against a 46-year-old woman for allegedly sexually abusing her 12-year-old grandson.
The accused, Feroz Begum is a resident of a village in Modakkurichi taluk. Her grandson is a Class VIII student in Erode. According to the police, whenever the boy’s parents went out of town, they would leave him at his grandmother’s house. A few days ago, when his parents were preparing to leave him at the house, the boy refused to go.
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