Senior citizen held in Pocso case, detained under Goondas Act in Kanniyakumari
The accused has been identified as B John Hose of Kanjirathukonam, sources said on Monday. The incident occurred in December last year and the victim was aged 16.;
Author : DTNEXT Bureau
Update:2025-03-18 05:30 IST

MADURAI: A 63-year-old man, who was arrested after being charged with sexually assaulting a minor girl in Kanniyakumari district, was detained under Goondas Act.
The accused has been identified as B John Hose of Kanjirathukonam, sources said on Monday. The incident occurred in December last year and the victim was aged 16.
Based on a complaint, Marthandam All Women Police filed a case against the accused under Pocso Act. Based on the recommendations of Superintendent of Police R Stalin, Kanniyakumari Collector R Alagumeena ordered his detention under the Goondas Act.
Moreover, the SP issued a stern warning against those who indulged in crimes against children and women.