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UP Priest Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Boy Near Temple in Deoria
Dec 17, 2025 02:10 am CST
A 65-year-old priest, Ramesh Chandra Puri, has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy near a local temple. The accused, who served as a temple priest for two decades, has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody while further legal proceedings continue.
13-Year-Old Girl Assaulted by Four Perpetrators in Secunderabad: Police Investigation Underway
Dec 10, 2025 07:49 pm CST
Authorities in Hyderabad are investigating a serious case involving the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl by four individuals, including two minors, at a Secunderabad lodge. The girl, who had been reported missing days earlier, was rescued after contacting police. Two adult suspects have been arrested while the minors have been sent to an Observation Home as the investigation continues.
Mumbai Police Investigate Mother and Neighbor for Forcing 16-Year-Old Girl into Prostitution
Nov 27, 2025 02:53 am CST
Mumbai authorities have launched an investigation after a 10th-grade student reported her mother and neighbor for forcing her into prostitution since April. The case emerged when the distressed teenager confided in her teacher, resulting in charges under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act. Police are actively pursuing the investigation following the complaint filed at Ghatkopar police station.
Karnataka Lingayat Seer Acquitted in Minor Sexual Assault Case: Court Dismisses POCSO Charges
Nov 26, 2025 07:52 pm CST
A Karnataka sessions court has acquitted Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, the influential head of Chitradurga's Sri Murugha Mutt, in one of two POCSO cases involving allegations of sexually assaulting minor girls. The prominent Lingayat religious leader, who was initially arrested in September 2022 and spent 14 months in custody, had been accused by students from the mutt's school. Medical examinations reportedly contradicted claims of long-term abuse.
31-Year-Old Factory Worker Arrested for Sexual Assault on 8-Year-Old Girl in North Delhi
Nov 22, 2025 12:15 am CST
A 31-year-old factory worker from Uttarakhand was arrested in Delhi's Samaypur Badli area for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl who entered his room while playing. The brave child managed to escape after fighting back and immediately alerted her mother. Police have filed charges under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as investigations continue.
20-Year Imprisonment Verdict for Gurugram Man Convicted of Raping 6-Year-Old Under POCSO Act
Nov 22, 2025 12:08 am CST
A Gurugram court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 30,000 fine for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in 2022. The verdict, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Jasmine Sharma under the POCSO Act, concluded the case against the accused who was arrested after the victim's father filed a complaint when his daughter revealed the assault that occurred while in the perpetrator's care.
Karnataka Man Charged Under POCSO Act for Sexually Assaulting Minor Sister-in-Law
Nov 19, 2025 06:38 pm CST
A disturbing case has emerged from Karnataka's Yadgir district where a man has been charged under the POCSO Act for repeatedly sexually assaulting his 16-year-old sister-in-law, resulting in her pregnancy. The accused, Mohammad Sab, allegedly committed the crimes when his wife was away from home and threatened the victim to maintain silence. The case came to light when medical examination confirmed the minor's four-month pregnancy, prompting immediate police action.
21-Year-Old Karnataka Man Arrested Under POCSO Act for Sexual Assault of Minor Sister Resulting in Pregnancy
Nov 09, 2025 05:51 pm CST
A disturbing case from Karnataka's Koppal district involves a 21-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting his minor sister, resulting in pregnancy. The crime was discovered when the victim unexpectedly delivered a baby at a government hospital. The perpetrator has been charged under the POCSO Act and placed in judicial custody while authorities investigate this family abuse case.
Shein Implements Global Ban on Sex Dolls Following French Investigation into Child-Like Products
Nov 04, 2025 08:17 am CST
Asian e-commerce giant Shein has announced a global ban on all sex dolls after French authorities condemned the company for featuring products resembling children. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened investigations against Shein and competitors AliExpress, Temu, and Wish over these concerning sales, just days before Shein plans to open its first physical store in Paris amid mounting regulatory pressure across Europe.
Teen Arrested for Sexual Assault and Impregnation of 15-Year-Old Girl in Gurugram
Nov 04, 2025 02:48 am CST
A juvenile has been detained in Gurugram for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl over several months, resulting in her pregnancy. The case came to light when the victim's father took her to hospital after persistent illness, where doctors discovered she was nearly seven months pregnant. The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and sent to a correctional facility as investigations continue.