Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Jun 1: A father-son duo were arrested by women police of the city on Monday May 31 under POCSO act on the accusation of sexually harassing a minor girl.
The arrested accused are identified as Shivashankar (58) and Sachin (28) of Ballari origin. It is said that they sexually exploited a 14-year-old girl in Parkala. Shivashankar used to work in a food delivery company, while his son Sachin was working in a canteen at Manipal.
A complaint was raised in this connection with the child helpline of the district. The concerned officials acted swiftly, rescued the victim girl and provided her alternative accommodation and arrested the accused.
Kapila, rescue officer, Ashok and Jyoti of women police station took part in the operation. SI Violet Femina has registered a complaint in this regard under the guidance of women police station inspector Pramod Kumar.