Three Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor in Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu
Three held for sexually assaulting girl near Vandavasi in Tamil Nadu
The Times Of India
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Three men, including a 19-year-old, have been arrested in Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu, for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. The incidents were reported after the girl's family discovered she was pregnant, leading to a police investigation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- 01Three men arrested for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
- 02The assaults occurred in a village near Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu.
- 03The survivor was lured with false promises of marriage.
- 04Medical examinations confirmed the girl is pregnant.
- 05The accused have been remanded in judicial custody.
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In Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu, three men have been arrested for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. The accused include a 19-year-old who allegedly lured the girl with false marriage promises. Two older men, aged 33 and 35, are also implicated in separate incidents of assault. The situation came to light when the girl's family noticed physical changes and took her to the Tiruvannamalai government medical college hospital, where medical examinations revealed she was pregnant. Following this, her parents filed a complaint with the Vandavasi all-women police, leading to the arrests. The trio has been charged under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act and are currently in judicial custody.
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This case highlights the ongoing issues of child safety and sexual violence in the region, prompting community discussions on protection measures for minors.
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