Boopathi (20), a resident from Nagamangalam in Tiruchy, had an affair with the said girl and it is said that he lured her by offering gifts. One day he took her to a secluded place in the village and reportedly sexually assaulted her.

The girl who escaped , passed on the information to her parents who lodged a complaint with the Cantonment All Women Police.

The police registered a case against Boopathi under Pocso Act and conducted an investigation and arrested him on Tuesday. He was produced before court and lodged in prison.