Man Arrested Under POCSO Act for Assaulting Minor Nephew

A 38-year-old man in Dokati, Shashi Singh, was arrested for allegedly committing an assault on his minor nephew. The incident took place on March 5th, with Singh reportedly luring the 12-year-old to his home. A case has been filed under the POCSO Act following a complaint from the boy's father.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly engaging in unnatural acts with his minor nephew in the Dokati area, according to local police reports on Monday.

The alleged incident occurred on March 5, when the accused, identified as Shashi Singh, supposedly lured his 12-year-old nephew to his residence.

Circle Officer Bairia Mohammad Faheem Quraishi stated that a case has been registered under the POCSO Act after the minor's father lodged a complaint, leading to Singh's arrest near Semriya Dhala on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies.)