MADURAI: A 63-year-old man, who was arrested after being charged with sexually assaulting a minor girl in Kanniyakumari district, was detained under Goondas Act.

The accused has been identified as B John Hose of Kanjirathukonam, sources said on Monday. The incident occurred in December last year and the victim was aged 16.

Based on a complaint, Marthandam All Women Police filed a case against the accused under Pocso Act. Based on the recommendations of Superintendent of Police R Stalin, Kanniyakumari Collector R Alagumeena ordered his detention under the Goondas Act.

Moreover, the SP issued a stern warning against those who indulged in crimes against children and women.