A police constable has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Tenkasi.
The constable Sailesh, 42, who had been attached to the Sivagiri police station, reportedly sexually harassed a minor girl along with his colleague Senthil, 44. After she filed a complaint with the police, Puliyangudi All Women Police registered case against Sailesh and Senthil under the POCSO Act.
When the police began searching for Sailesh, who currently works at Ooththumalai police station, and Senthil, who is still attached to the Sivagiri police station, the duo reportedly went into hiding.
While Sailesh was arrested from his hideout in Nagercoil and remanded in judicial custody, efforts are underway to arrest Senthil.
Published – January 23, 2025 02:50 pm IST