PUDUKOTTAI: A 33-year-old manager of a private bank in Pudukkottai was arrested under Pocso Act for alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl after luring her with promises of marriage.
The girl, a Class VII student, was reportedly taken by her mother to meet the manager with intention of arranging an alliance.
The girl’s mother, along with manager’s parents, allegedly allowed the two to stay alone in a separate house. Suspicious of the situation, neighbours alerted Childline (1098). Child Protection Officer Vasanthakumari and officials rescued the minor and lodged a complaint at Keeranur All Women Police Station.
The bank manager was arrested and lodged in Pudukkottai prison. Police also registered cases against the girl’s mother and bank manager’s parents.