Hyderabad: Middle-aged man held under POCSO for raping 14-year-old girl
A 55-year-old man, who allegedly raped a minor girl, was arrested yesterday from Goshamahal in Hyderabad, police said. The accused Tulasi Ram Yadav allegedly raped the girl at his rented room on the night of June 23, they said. "The accused grew close to her, by buying her chocolates, biscuits, etc. while she used to cycle in the area," police said.
Victim sent for counseling and medical treatment
The 14-year-old after returning home the next day informed about the incident to her mother, who lodged a complaint on June 24. A case was registered against the man under sections of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The victim was sent for counseling to "Bharosa" (center to support women and children who are victims of violence) and for medical treatment.
