Man arrested under POCSO Act in Wyra
Police in Wyra, India, have arrested a 50-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The suspect, identified as a political party functionary, is being charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding child safety and the enforcement of the POCSO Act in regional India.
The Wyra police arrested a 50-year-old man on Sunday for sexually assaulting a minor girl at Wyra town in Khammam district.
Based on a complaint lodged by the girl’s parents, the police registered a case against Jagadish alias David Raj under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Saturday night.
According to the police, the accused allegedly entered the girl’s house when she was alone and sexually assaulted her.
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