A 33-year-old bank manager was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl after luring her with a promise of financial support and marriage, police said.
The accused has been identified as Dinesh, a resident of Pommadimalai in Pudukkottai district. He is employed as a manager at a private bank in Pudukkottai.
According to police sources, Dinesh had developed an acquaintance with a woman from his locality. Taking advantage of the trust, he allegedly took the woman’s 12-year-old daughter away, promising to fund her education and marry her in the future.
As reported in DT Next, according to police, the girl’s mother had taken her to meet the manager. Subsequently, the mother, along with the manager’s parents, allegedly left the minor alone with the accused in a separate house. It was during this period that he is accused of subjecting the minor to sexual harassment.
Neighbours who grew suspicious of the situation alerted the Child Helpline by dialing 1098. District Child Protection Officer Vasanthakumari rushed to the spot and conducted an inquiry with the victim. The child was subsequently rescued and admitted to a hospital for medical examination.
Based on a complaint lodged by the authorities, the Keeranur All-Women Police registered a case and arrested Dinesh under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was later lodged at Pudukkottai prison.
Police have also registered a case against the parents of the accused based on a complaint filed by the girl’s mother. Investigations are ongoing.
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