Youth held for sexually assaulting 14-year-old in Tiruchy

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

DT NEXT Bureau

Updated:9th Jun, 2026 at 10:42 PM

TIRUCHY: Tiruchy police on Tuesday arrested a youth under POCSO act for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

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.

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Youth held for sexually assaulting 14-year-old in Tiruchy

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

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