Youth arrested under POCSO Act
Balan (18) was arrested under the POCSO Act for taking a 16-year-old student to another town under the false promise of marriage.
Balan (18) from Ayiravampatti village near Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district, who works in construction, developed an acquaintance with a 16-year-old student from the same area.
Balan took the student to another town under the pretext of marrying her. Following a complaint from the student's parents, the Thazhai police rescued the girl, handed her over to her parents, and arrested Balan under the POCSO Act.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai