"pocso"

A Nuh fast-track POCSO court has sentenced a man to five years in prison and fined him Rs 10,000 for molesting a 17-year-old girl and assaulting her family in 2018, police said, adding that non-payment means three additional months

The Supreme Court declined interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram, serving a life sentence in a 2013 minor rape case, but permitted him to appoint a trained caretaker for round-the-clock assistance while keeping his plea pending on health grounds

Kerala Police have taken two persons into custody and booked five others, including the victim's father, after a minor girl in Pathanamthitta alleged years of sexual abuse. Seven POCSO cases were registered, and the investigation is continuing

Kothagudem II-Town police arrested a TGSP battalion constable accused of sheltering the prime accused and his associates in a POCSO case. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by the victim’s mother.

Four youths were arrested in Kothagudem for allegedly raping a minor girl, while two others, including a TGSP constable, remain absconding. The case has been registered under POCSO, BNS and SC/ST Act provisions, and investigation is underway.

Shabad police are probing the motive behind a multiple murder case in which Rajkumar allegedly killed his wife Saritha and two children after murdering a minor girl, her mother and grandmother. The investigators are examining his recorded video and family disputes to establish the sequence of events.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced that the newly established Investigation Monitoring Cell has boosted conviction rates, with 2,469 cases secured in six months, including one death sentence and multiple life terms.

Telangana Police suspended Shabad Sub-Inspector Ramesh after six murders in Daivalaguda village, amid criticism that lapses in handling a prior POCSO case against suspect Rajkumar allowed him to remain free.

A man wanted in a POCSO case allegedly murdered six people, including a 17-year-old girl, her mother, grandmother, his wife and two toddlers in Shabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district early Saturday. Police have launched a manhunt after the suspect fled.

A Borabanda man has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing his daughter over a period of time and threatening her with dire consequences. The case was registered following a complaint by the victim's mother, and an investigation is underway.

The Nirmal district SHE team secured the top position in Telangana for its performance in creating awareness about crimes and controlling social menaces. SP Dr Janaki Sharmila congratulated the team and praised its commitment towards ensuring the safety of women and girls.

A Malkajgiri court granted one-week interim bail to Bandi Bageerath, who was arrested in a POCSO case registered by the Petbasheerabad police. The relief was granted to enable him to appear for examinations after his anticipatory bail plea was earlier rejected.

A 26-year-old man who was on the run for the last couple of months after his involvement in a POCSO case and an alleged rape case, was apprehended during a raid in Bhagwanpur in Uttarakhand.

Police registered a case under the POCSO Act against 10 persons in Annapureddipalle mandal of Kothagudem district for allegedly harassing two minors. The accused reportedly assaulted a boy, verbally abused a girl and allegedly behaved indecently towards her.

BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao condemned the sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl in Khammam, calling it a stark reminder of deteriorating law and order under the Congress government in Telangana.

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, registered a case against a 22-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman and her minor sister. BJP MLC Chitra Wagh alleged “love jihad” and a wider exploitation network, calling for stricter measures to protect women

A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, triggering outrage across Tamil Nadu. Police arrested the main accused and an accomplice within 24 hours. Chief Minister Vijay promised strict punishment, while opposition parties accused the government of failing to maintain law and order

BRSV State president Gellu Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress and BJP of working together in Telangana and alleged political suppression of BRSV leaders. He also demanded the dismissal of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay over a POCSO case registered against his son.

The Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has formed a special bench to hear the case involving allegations against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police have sought a detailed report from Cyberabad Commissionerate.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed a special investigation team in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. The move follows criticism over alleged delay in action despite FIR registration in Hyderabad.