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    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.

    Senior citizen held in Pocso case, detained under Goondas Act in Kanniyakumari
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    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.

    DTNEXT Bureau
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