Schoolgirl’s complaint after SSF awareness programme leads to man’s arrest in Ambasamudram

A 49-year-old man was arrested in Ambasamudram after a schoolgirl reported sexual harassment following a safety awareness program conducted by the Singappen Special Force. The arrest was made under the POCSO Act after the student utilized contact information provided during the session.
Why it matters
The case demonstrates the effectiveness of school-based safety awareness programs and direct reporting channels in protecting minors from sexual abuse.
A Singappen Special Force (SSF) team has arrested a 49-year old man within the limits of Ambasamudram All Women Police station on Wednesday for allegedly sexually harassing a schoolgirl from his locality.
The article provides a factual account of a police action and the circumstances leading to the arrest.
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