Kolkata: A mechanic was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly molesting a school girl in an upscale area of south Kolkata under the jurisdiction of Shakespeare Sarani police station.
The accused, whose identity has been withheld by police, was charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when the minor was walking down home from the school. The accused allegedly blocked her path and behaved inappropriately. . When the girl attempted to flee, he reportedly chased and caught her, continuing the assault. "The accused fled the scene when the passers-by intervened," said a cop. Later, CCTV footage helped cops to track down the accused. tnn
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