Tag: POCSO

West Bengal Ramps Up Crackdown on Child Marriage with Strict Penalties and Show-Cause Notices

West Bengal has announced an aggressive state-wide campaign to eradicate child marriage and teenage pregnancies, drawing attention to alarming demographic statistics that place the state at the top nationwide for these issues. Leaders outlined a zero-tolerance...

Swatantra Bhardwaj Remanded for New POCSO Charges and FIR

PoliticsSeptember 6, 2026

Swatantra Bhardwaj has been remanded for one additional day as a fresh First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against him. The Delhi Police has incorporated several provisions in this new case related to allegations of...

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Punjab School Principal Arrested for Allegedly Sedating and Assaulting 11-Year-Old

CrimeSeptember 2, 2026

A government school principal in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old student. The police report indicates that the...

निर्भया के 14 साल बाद दिल्ली बस में फिर दरिंदगी! 16 वर्षीय किशोरी से कथित गैंगरेप, 47 किमी तक चली हैवानियत

CrimeAugust 31, 2026

2012 के निर्भया कांड के 14 साल बाद चलती स्लीपर बस में नाबालिग के साथ कथित गैंगरेप ने फिर खड़े किए महिला सुरक्षा और...

Telangana Shocker: Accused Out on Bail Kills POCSO Complainant and Family

CrimeJuly 11, 2026

A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Saturday in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, where six individuals were reportedly killed by 28-year-old Raj...

तेलंगाना में POCSO आरोपी का तांडव, जमानत पर छूटते ही पत्नी, बच्चों और पीड़िता समेत 6 की हत्या

CrimeJuly 11, 2026

तेलंगाना में जमानत पर छूटते ही POCSO आरोपी ने किया हत्याकांड तेलंगाना के रंगारेड्डी जिले के शबाद मंडल स्थित दैवलागुडा गांव में पॉक्सो (POCSO) मामले...

Delhi to Establish Child Protection Committees in All Schools by July-End

DelhiJuly 6, 2026

Delhi officials have announced plans to set up Child Protection Committees in all 5,633 schools in the capital by the end of July. This...

Delhi Govt Issues New Child Safety Guidelines for Schools, Mandates Immediate Reporting of Abuse

DelhiJune 20, 2026

The Delhi government has issued a comprehensive set of directions aimed at strengthening child safety in schools, making it mandatory for institutions to immediately...

Bandi Sanjay’s Son Granted Bail in POCSO Case Amid Ongoing Proceedings

National NewsJune 20, 2026

Bandi Sanjay's son was granted bail in a case governed by the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The ruling was made...

Accused in Delhi Rape and POCSO Case Arrested After Two Months on the Run

DelhiJune 19, 2026

A 26-year-old man, who was wanted in connection with a reported rape and POCSO case, has been arrested in Uttarakhand after evading capture for...

Tamil Nadu Considers Peer Counselling in Schools Amid Rise in POCSO Cases

Tamil NaduJune 17, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government is considering the introduction of peer counselling programmes in schools in an effort to promote gender sensitivity and encourage a...

Case Filed Against Principal’s Son for Allegedly Assaulting Class 10 Student

CrimeJune 16, 2026

A case has been lodged against the son of a private school principal in Gandhinagar, who is facing allegations of sexually assaulting a Class...

Kerala Woman Charged Under Pocso Act After Allegedly Abusing Teen

CrimeJune 13, 2026

A 25-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Kerala. The accused, Sneha Merlin, resides...