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Two arrested after minors sexually assaulted at Tamil Nadu lodge
Police have arrested two men following allegations that they sexually assaulted two girls from Pudukottai at a lodge in Velankanni. The victims reported being approached on the beach with promises of food before being taken to the accommodation.
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of two girls from Pudukottai at a lodge in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. According to reports filed with authorities, the victims were approached by the accused while on the beach, where they were offered food and other inducements.
The girls were subsequently taken to a lodge where the alleged assault occurred. Following the incident, the victims approached personnel from the Singappen Task Force, a specialized unit focused on child protection and welfare matters in the region.
Based on the complaint and initial investigation, police apprehended the two accused and initiated formal proceedings. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Authorities have confirmed that the victims are receiving necessary medical and counseling support. The investigation is ongoing, with police collecting additional evidence and witness statements to strengthen the case.