Man arrested under POCSO Act

The Lalgudi All Women Police has arrested a 22-year-old man under the POCSO Act on charges of sexually harassing and threatening a girl a few months ago.

The man was arrested a few days ago based on a complaint filed by the 17-year-old victim at the office of the Superintendent of Police in Tiruchi.

Police identified the accused as R. Silambarasan of Sirumarudhur near Keela Valadi in the district. According to police, the girl and the man were in love with each other and a misunderstanding arose between them which later led to a separation. The man allegedly sexually abused the girl during their relationship.

Silambarasan then married another girl a few months ago and is alleged to have threatened the girl. Last week, a case was registered by the Lalgudi All Women Police under the POCSO Act against Silambarasan, who was allegedly working as an actor driver, leading to his arrest.