child sexual abuse
15-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleging Sexual Harassment by School Principal in Chhattisgarh
Nov 25, 2025 02:49 am CST
A 15-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district committed suicide at her school after leaving a note accusing the principal of sexual harassment. Police have arrested the principal and discovered the school was operating an unauthorized hostel housing 33 students. A multi-department investigation and magisterial inquiry are underway to determine the full circumstances of this tragic incident.
Kerala School Teacher Sentenced to Life for Raping 10-Year-Old Student: Justice Served in Landmark POCSO Case
Nov 15, 2025 07:49 pm CST
A 48-year-old school teacher and BJP activist in Kerala received life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. The Thalassery Fast Track Special Court convicted him under multiple sections of the POCSO Act and IPC after a thorough investigation that examined 42 witnesses and 91 documents. The case highlights Kerala's commitment to protecting child rights through strict enforcement of child protection laws.
POCSO Case Suspect Dies By Suicide In Police Custody After Jumping Into Lake In Andhra Pradesh
Oct 23, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A 62-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl died by suicide while in police custody in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district. The incident has triggered political controversy between ruling TDP and opposition YSRCP, while authorities investigate both the alleged assault and the subsequent custodial death.
60-Year-Old Tuition Teacher in Telangana Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Minor Student
Oct 18, 2025 01:10 pm CST
A special court in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district has sentenced a 60-year-old tuition teacher to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old student. The incident occurred in December 2017 when the accused dismissed other students and sexually assaulted the victim. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim, demonstrating the judiciary's commitment to protecting children under the POCSO Act.