Youth held for abducting minor girl in Erode
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Erode, India, under the POCSO Act after allegedly abducting a 15-year-old girl he met on Instagram. The accused had promised to marry the minor before police intervened and rescued her.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges regarding child safety and the role of social media in facilitating crimes against minors.
A 20-year-old youth from Tirunelveli was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after he allegedly took a 15-year-old girl from Anthiyur taluk to Tirunelveli on the promise of marriage.
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