Two elderly men arrested in Namakkal for sexually assault of minor girls
Two elderly men were arrested in Namakkal, India, following separate allegations of sexually assaulting minor girls. The incidents sparked public outrage and protests outside the local police station, requiring intervention from senior law enforcement officials.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding child safety and the effectiveness of the POCSO Act in addressing crimes against minors in India.
Two minor girls were allegedly sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Kumarapalayam Taluk in Namakkal district Sunday evening, leading to the arrest of two elderly men under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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