Sullia: A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been registered at the Sullia police station against a man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The shocking incident came to light when the headmaster of the school where the girl is studying questioned her regarding her continuous absence from classes, prompting her to narrate her ordeal.
According to the complaint lodged by the school headmaster, the accused has been identified as Manjunath, a resident of the victim’s neighborhood who was well-known to her. It is alleged that between June 22 and July 9, the accused lured the minor girl to his residence on multiple occasions and subjected her to sexual assault.
Following the formal complaint, the Sullia police have registered a case under Sections 64(2)(m) and 65(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 4, 5(1), and 6 of the POCSO Act. Law enforcement authorities have initiated a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure further legal action.
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