62-year-old Carpenter Arrested Under POCSO Act for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Minor Girl
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- •A 62-year-old carpenter, Kanniappan, has been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing an 11-year-old girl in Kottakuppam, Tamil Nadu.
- •The incident occurred on May 23, 2026, when Kanniappan asked the minor girl to buy a snack from a local eatery and then allegedly sexually harassed her.
- •The girl narrated the incident to her mother, who lodged a complaint with the Kottakuppam All Women Police, leading to Kanniappan's arrest and remand in custody.
- •The POCSO Act aims to protect children from sexual offenses and provides for stringent punishment for those found guilty.
- •The Kottakuppam All Women Police have been praised for their swift action in arresting Kanniappan and registering a case against him.
A disturbing incident has come to light in Kottakuppam, where a 62-year-old carpenter, identified as Kanniappan, has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually harassing an 11-year-old girl. According to the police, the incident occurred on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when Kanniappan asked the minor girl to buy a snack from a local eatery. He then allegedly sexually harassed her.
