Mumbai, March 13: An 80-year-old man, responsible for calling the Azaan at a mosque within the jurisdiction of Sir JJ Marg police station, has been arrested on allegations of sexual abuse of a 15-year-old boy. According to the reports, the accused tried to molest the teen in two separate occasions.

According to the Free Press Journal, the victim, who regularly visited the mosque for Quran recitation, reported that the accused allegedly misbehaved with him on two occasions - February 26 and March 6. The boy informed his parents about the incidents, leading to the filing of a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Mumbai Shocker: Neighbour Rapes 4-Year-Old Girl After Finding Her Alone At Her Home on New Year슬롯사이트™s Eve, Arrested.

Following approval from the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), the accused was taken into custody and presented before a court, which remanded him to judicial custody. Investigations into the case are ongoing.

What is POCSO Act?

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, has become a critical legal tool in the fight against child sexual abuse. The law, which covers a wide range of sexual offenses against children under the age of 18, defines offenses such as sexual assault, harassment, and child pornography, with strict penalties for offenders. Special provisions have been made to ensure that legal procedures are child-friendly, with measures such as conducting trials in a manner that minimises trauma for the child victims.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Mumbai Shocker: Auto-Rickshaw Driver Arrested for Raping 20-Year-Old Woman in Vasai, Case Registered.

The Act mandates the establishment of Special Courts to expedite the trial process, ensuring quicker justice for children. Additionally, the POCSO Act requires mandatory reporting of sexual offenses against children, alongside swift investigations and protection of the victim슬롯사이트™s privacy. One of its most significant features is the stringent punishment it imposes on offenders, with penalties ranging from long-term imprisonment to life sentences for aggravated crimes.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

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