Dalit community protest
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.
Political Figure Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault on 13-Year-Old Girl in Andhra Pradesh
Oct 22, 2025 07:37 pm CST
A 60-year-old man with political connections has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 13-year-old schoolgirl after luring her from Jagannadhagiri Gurukulam residential school. The incident has triggered protests from the victim's family and Dalit community, while both ruling and opposition parties have condemned the act and demanded justice. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act as questions arise about security protocols at educational institutions.