Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Jan 26: Police have arrested a 35-year-old man, Muthu, in connection with the sexual harassment of a 5-year-old girl in Udupi.
The case, registered under the POCSO Act at the Udupi women’s police station, led to a swift investigation. After the accused's identity remained unknown, five special police teams were formed to track him down.
The police reviewed CCTV footage and alerted the public. With help from the locals and the public, Muthu was arrested near Vadiraj 3rd Cross, close to Krishna Math.
Muthu, originally from Sulebavi village in Bagalkot district, is reportedly a homeless beggar and had no permanent address in Udupi.
The investigation is ongoing.