Youth held on charge of sexually abusing anganwadi girl (opens original article in a new tab)

A 20-year-old man was arrested for sexually abusing a 3.5-year-old girl at an anganwadi in the city, with charges under the POCSO Act. The accused had been absconding since the case was registered and is a relative of an anganwadi staffer.

• A 20-year-old man was arrested for sexually abusing a 3.5-year-old girl at an anganwadi
• The accused had been fleeing since the case was registered on Saturday
• The accused is a relative of an anganwadi staff member and frequented the facility
• Charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act were filed