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Teen's Pregnancy Discovered During Hospital Visit; Man Arrested Under POCSO
A teenager's visit to hospital for abdominal pain led to the discovery of her pregnancy and the subsequent arrest of a man on charges of sexual abuse. The case has been registered under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
LSN India ·
Medical examination of a teenager who presented with stomach pain at a hospital revealed she was pregnant, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her condition. Following the disclosure, law enforcement officials registered a case and arrested a man accused of sexual abuse of the minor. The arrest was made under the POCSO Act, which provides stringent provisions for the protection of children from sexual offences. The case has been taken up for further investigation to establish the facts and circumstances leading to the situation. Medical and counselling support is being extended to the teenager as part of the standard protocol in such cases. Authorities have not disclosed further details pending the progression of the investigation.