Man booked under Pocso Act

The suspect was identified as Sathya, resident of a village along the Est Coast Road.

Published: 01st September 2020 04:34 AM  |   Last Updated: 01st September 2020 04:34 AM   |  A+A A-

POCSO, Rape, Sexual Assault

Further investigation is underway (Representational Image)

By Express News Service

CHENNAI: A 30-year-old man was arrested on Monday on the charge of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Kancheepuram district. The suspect was identified as Sathya, resident of a village along the Est Coast Road. It is alleged that Sathya used to tease the girl who is a class 6 student. On Sunday, the girl was alone at home when Sathya went there and sexually assaulted her. Based on a complaint by the girl’s parents, Kancheepuram district police booked a case under the POCSO Act and arrested Sathya.