Arrest in Schoolgirl Harassment Case in Madhya Pradesh

A 22-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district has been arrested for allegedly harassing a 14-year-old schoolgirl. The continued harassment led the Class 9 student to stop attending school. Police charged the accused under various sections of the law, including the POCSO Act.

In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, a 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly harassing a 14-year-old schoolgirl, as confirmed by local police officials on Sunday.

The Class 9 student reportedly ceased attending school due to ongoing harassment, prompting intervention from her family, who contacted authorities. The suspect allegedly accosted the girl and attempted to hold her hand, according to Amlai police station in-charge Jaiprakash Sharma.

Authorities arrested the accused man on Saturday, charging him under sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, along with other pertinent laws, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

(With inputs from agencies.)