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Shop Owner Arrested for Alleged Pocso Act Violation
24 Oct
Summary
- A 67-year-old shop owner was arrested in Kallambalam for alleged sexual assault.
- The incident occurred when a minor girl visited his shop to purchase goods.
- The accused faces charges under the Pocso Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
In Kallambalam, a 67-year-old shop owner named Sirajudeen has been arrested by Kallambalam police under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The arrest follows allegations of sexual assault against a minor girl who was reportedly at his shop to buy goods.
The incident came to light after the young survivor disclosed the alleged abuse to her parents. A complaint was then filed with the police, initiating a case against the accused. Sirajudeen, from Menappara, faces charges under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for sexual harassment and under Sections 7 and 8 of the Pocso Act for sexual assault against a child.
The accused was taken into custody by Sub-inspector Manu R and his team. He was presented before the court and has been remanded in judicial custody. Police are continuing their investigation to gather more details and evidence regarding the circumstances of the alleged assault.
