Man booked under POCSO for forcibly marrying and harassing 15-year-old girl
A 26-year-old man and his family have been booked under the POCSO Act for the forced marriage and harassment of a 15-year-old girl. The victim was rescued by local authorities after neighbors alerted the District Child Protection Unit.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing struggle against child marriage and the effectiveness of community-led reporting in protecting minors from abuse.
The Chilakalapudi police have registered a case against a 26-year-old man and his family members for allegedly marrying a 15-year-old girl and subjecting her to torture.
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