Ramanathapuram sees a rise in number of POCSO cases
The Hindu
It reflects an increase in awareness of crimes against children: SP
The increase in the number of cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Ramanathapuram reflects the increase in awareness of crimes against children among the people, said Ramanathapuram Superintendent of Police E. Karthik.
Talking to reporters here on Wednesday, Mr. Karthik said the number of cases reported under the POCSO Act had increased from 45 (2019), 90 (2020) to over 100 cases till date in 2021. Stating that investigations had revealed that only seven cases were grave in nature and other cases were mostly due to elopement of minor girls and harassment.
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