Police Sub-Inspector in Bengaluru arrested in Pocso case involving minors
A police sub-inspector in Bengaluru has been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually abusing minor boys during a murder investigation. The incident came to light after incriminating videos surfaced on social media, leading to a wider investigation and the suspension of an assisting constable.
Why it matters
This case highlights serious concerns regarding police misconduct and the abuse of power against vulnerable minors within the criminal justice system.
A police sub-inspector attached to Amruthahalli Police Station in Bengaluru was arrested on June 29 after being booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, for allegedly sexually abusing minor boys under the guise of interrogation.
The report provides a factual account of a criminal investigation without emotive language or political framing.
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