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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
18-year-old arrested, faces Pocso charges for brandishing knife & threatening schoolgirl in Satara
Kolhapur: A youth, seen in a video brandishing a knife and grabbing a schoolgirl by the neck, was arrested by the Satara police on Monday. He was charged under the Pocso Act and was produced before the Satara court on Tuesday. The court remanded him in police custody until Wednesday. The girl had filed the police complaint against him. The youth, an 18-year-old Std XII student, can be seen in the video threatening the 16-year-old schoolgirl with a knife and even charging at the crowd trying to intervene on Monday afternoon. The video also captured the girl's mother urging the young man to put the knife away, while the girl pleads with him and attempts to persuade him to discuss the matter. Residents eventually managed to overpower the youth and beat him up before handing him over to the police. Police took the youth into custody and took him to the hospital for a medical examination. An FIR was registered against him late on Monday. The incident occurred in the Karanje area, close to Satara city. The young man, believed to be a neighbour of the girl's family, was arrested by the Satara police. Satara superintendent of police Tushar Doshi said, "The young man liked the girl. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Earlier, the girl and her parents had approached the police station to register a complaint. The youth was given a warning. However, he still wanted the girl to accept his love, and had been forcing her. While nabbing the young man, two people in the crowd suffered injuries. The girl did not receive any injury. She was safely rescued." The girl attends a school in Satara city. Police have learned that the school lodged a complaint against the 18-year-old, and Doshi added he would investigate further into past incidents. The accused has been charged under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for abduction, threatening, causing hurt, and other offences at the Shahupuri police station.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
2 jailed under Pocso Act in Meghalaya
Shillong: Two persons in the East Jaintia Hills district, Khliehriat, have been sent to jail under sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for involvement in separate cases of offences against minors. "A case vide Khliehriat Women Police Station under the Pocso Act was registered and investigation was entrusted to WP lnspector O. Tyngkan. The investigation was done meticulously, and charge sheeted vide. CS No.3212021 dated 06.10.2021," a statement issued by the East Jaintia Hills SP said on Tuesday. "On completion of trial, the Hon'ble Court of Smti. B. Khriam, Special Judge (Pocso), East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat found accused Peitlang Bamon guilty of committing an offence against minor and sentenced him for a period of four and three years imprisonment for an offence punishable under sections 8 & 12 of Pocso Act along with fine of Rs 20,000 each of section only. In default of payment, he will serve an additional one month simple imprisonment," the police statement said. A compensation of Rs 1, 50, 000 is to be paid to the minor survivor, the statement added. In a separate case under the Pocso Act, registered with the Khliehriat Police Station, investigation was entrusted with SI DD Warjri, and on completion of the probe, the Court of Special Judge (Pocso), East Jaintia Hills District, B Khriam, found the accused Shambhu Ray guilty of committing an offence against a minor, the statement said. The Pocso court sentenced him to seven years of imprisonment for an offence punishable under Section 77 Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act with fine of Rs 30, 000, the police said.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Woman teacher accused of sexually assaulting 16-yr-old student gets bail
Mumbai: A special Pocso court on Tuesday granted bail to a 40-year-old woman teacher accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old male pupil at the school where she was formerly employed. A copy of the detailed order is yet to be made available. The woman, a mother of two, was arrested last month. Seeking bail, the woman's defence lawyers, Neeraj Yadav and Deepa Punjani, submitted that the case against her is "false and fabricated". They also submitted that custodial interrogation was not required. It was further argued that the woman was neither a flight risk nor were there any complaints of criminal intimidation. The lawyers further said that she was a mother of two minor children and resigned from the school in April 2024. Imposing conditions on the release, the judge said that the accused must submit proof of her permanent and temporary residence, such as an Aadhaar card or Election card, if available. She must also provide the addresses and contact details of two known individuals residing in Mumbai. The judge further said that the accused must not engage in any other criminal activity and is strictly prohibited from tampering with prosecution evidence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like End Season Sale: Special Discount Luxury Watches Buy Now Undo You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The accused must not meet, contact, or threaten the victim in any manner. She is also forbidden from directly or indirectly inducing, threatening, or promising anything to any witness or the victim. The court also said that the accused must attend every court date for the trial and cannot leave the jurisdiction of Mumbai without the court's permission. It was also observed that a breach of any of these conditions will result in the immediate cancellation of bail. Police have booked the teacher and a female friend who contacted the boy on her behalf when he started distancing himself from her under multiple sections of Pocso Act , 2012. It was alleged that Std 11 student was introduced to the teacher during the school's extracurricular activities, including dance groups she organised in Dec 2023. Over time, she allegedly gained his trust and began isolating him from his peers. She reportedly took him in her car to isolated locations and sexually assaulted him. Police have seized the car. She also took him to five-star hotels, where more of the alleged abuse occurred, police said.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Time of India
Teacher accused under POCSO granted bail in Mumbai
MUMBAI: A special POCSO court today granted bail to a 40-year-old teacher, accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old male pupil at the school she was formally employed. A detailed order copy is yet to be made available. The woman, mother of two, was arrested last month. Seeking bail, the woman's defence lawyers Neeraj Yadav and Deepa Punjani submitted that case against her is "false and fabricated." They also submitted that custodial interrogation was not required. Police had booked the teacher and a female friend who contacted the boy on her behalf when he started distancing himself from her under multiple sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai It was alleged that the Std 11 student was introduced to the teacher, who is married and has children, during the school's extracurricular activities, including dance groups she had organised in Dec 2023. Over time, she allegedly gained his trust and began isolating him from his peers. She reportedly took him in her car to isolated locations and sexually assaulted him. Police have seized the car. She also took him to 5-star hotels, where more of the alleged abuse occurred, police said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
APSCPCR lauds govt for approving child support guidelines
Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) on Monday commended the state govt, led by chief minister , for approving the model guidelines for support persons under Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Describing the move as a landmark initiative, the commission in a statement here, said the guidelines will provide a robust framework to support child survivors of sexual offences throughout the legal process. It also praised the women and child development department for its commitment and proactive role in drafting and implementing the guidelines, which aim to promote a child-sensitive and justice-driven approach across the state. APSCPCR chairperson Ratan Anya termed the approval a 'historic and progressive step' towards creating a safer environment for children. "These guidelines will ensure that child survivors receive the emotional, psychological, and legal support they need to navigate the justice system with dignity and confidence. We are grateful to the chief minister and the women and child development department, for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children," she said.
