Retired SI arrested under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting minor girl in Kerala
A 62-year-old retired police sub-inspector has been arrested in Kerala, India, following allegations of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The case was registered under the POCSO Act after the victim disclosed the incident to her mother.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding child safety and the enforcement of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in India.
A retired sub-inspector (SI) has been arrested by the Pariyaram police in Kannur, Kerala, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The accused is E. Gopinathan (62).
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