Justice Pursued: Two Arrested Under POCSO Act

Two men, Sumanth and Navaneeth, have been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in Dharmasthala. They reportedly lured a 15-year-old girl on the pretext of an outing and assaulted her. The police are investigating, and the minor is receiving support.

In a serious criminal case, two men have been arrested under the POCSO Act concerning the alleged sexual assault of a minor in Dharmasthala, local police officials reported on Sunday.

The accused, identified as Sumanth, 28, and Navaneeth, 26, are accused of taking a 15-year-old girl to a secluded area on April 16 under the guise of an outing, where they allegedly assaulted her.

Following a formal complaint, the Dharmasthala police swiftly registered a case and apprehended the two men. Authorities confirmed that the victim has been given necessary support as further investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)