Court dismisses anticipatory bail plea of sexual abuse accused
The Hindu
If granted bail, the accused will attempt to influence witnesses and destroy evidence, says prosecution
The Additional District and Sessions Court for trial of atrocities and sexual violence against women and children here on Thursday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of an accused in the sexual abuse of a minor girl. Shan Muhammad, 39, who is the second accused in the case and Youth Congress district general secretary, is absconding. His driver Riyas is the first accused. Muhammed was arraigned in as an accused on the charge of trying to save the first accused and cover up the incident. Not reporting sexual abuse of a minor despite in the know of it is an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
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