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Pocso Arrest: 22-Year-Old Nabbed for Attack on Girl
21 Jun
Summary
- A 22-year-old man arrested under Pocso Act for assault.
- Incident occurred while the minor girl was returning from tuition.
- Accused apprehended after an extensive search by police.
Poojappura police in Thiruvananthapuram have apprehended a 22-year-old man, identified as Amal Krishan, under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The arrest stems from allegations of assault against a minor girl.
The incident reportedly occurred on Aishwarya Residents Association Road in Tirumala around 7:30 PM on Friday. The victim was on her way home after attending tuition classes when the alleged assault took place. Following the event, Krishan is said to have gone into hiding.
Acting on a complaint filed by the survivor's family, Poojappura police registered a case and initiated an investigation. A specialized team successfully traced and arrested the accused after a considerable search effort, bringing the fugitive into custody.
