Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Dec 12: A man who came to pluck coconuts sexually harassed a minor girl, a student of seventh standard by taking advantage that she was alone at home.
The incident happened at Konaje police station limits today. Manjanady resident Bashir (28) is the accused who is in Konaje police custody.
The man had come asking if there were coconuts to be plucked this afternoon when the girl was alone at home. Looking at the girl he admired her height, pulled her out and held her hand tightly. As the girl screamed, the locals came rushing, caught the accused and handed him over to Konaje police station.
While people at home hesitated to lodge a police complaint thinking that their reputation would be at stake, activists of a Hindu organisation persuaded them and filed a complaint with Konaje police station.
Police are planning to register a case under the Pocso Act.