Shankarpally police deny forcing minor girl to undergo medical examination
Shankarpally police have denied allegations that a minor girl involved in a POCSO case was forced to undergo a medical examination. The police stated that all legal procedures were followed and the girl's objections were formally recorded.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of law enforcement procedures, child protection laws, and the influence of social media in shaping public perception of police conduct.
Shankarpally police deny forcing minor girl to undergo medical examination HYDERABAD The Shankarpally police on Friday denied allegations that a minor girl involved in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was forced to undergo a medical examination, following the circulation of a video on social media. In a clarification issued by the Future City Police Commissionerate, the police maintained that no force or coercion was used during the procedure and that the girl’s objections were duly recorded. According to the police, the case was registered on October 12 following a complaint from the girl’s father, who suspected that his daughter had been kidnapped.
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