Man arrested for sexually assaulting 10-year-old in Tamil Nadu

MADURAI: A 58-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
The accused was identified as S Jagangir, 58, a daily wage labourer. He resided near Periyar bus terminal in Madurai.
According to police sources, Jagangir’s granddaughter and the victim were friends.
Last week, the man took the victim to his house after informing her parents that his granddaughter wanted to see her. On taking her home, he sexually assaulted her and dropped the girl back at her home. Since the girl did not tell her parents about the incident, Jagangir continued to take the victim to his house.
On Saturday, the girl complained of pain. When the mother inquired, she narrated the incident. Following this, her mother lodged a complaint at Madurai South all-women police station (AWPS).
An FIR was registered against Jagangir on Sunday for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under sections of Pocso Act. Station inspector Stella Bhai conducted an inquiry and arrested the accused the same day.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)