Maharashtra: School Teacher Sexually Abuses Teen Student in Palghar, Arrested Under POCSO Act
While the incident took place last month and the girl informed her parents about it recently, following which a complaint was lodged, he said, adding that further probe is underway.
Palghar, March 17: A 41-year-old teacher of a school has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a teen student in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Friday. Kolkata Shocker: Man Sexually Abuses Minor Daughter in Durgapur, Arrested Under POCSO Act.
The accused, who is from Nalla Sopara, was arrested on Thursday evening under section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, an official said. Pune Shocker: Woman Gang-Raped By Giving Sedatives in Kondhwa, Case Registered.
While the incident took place last month and the girl informed her parents about it recently, following which a complaint was lodged, he said, adding that further probe is underway.