Constable arrested under POCSO Act

Key Highlights

• The incident occurred on Friday morning near Freedom Park in the heart of the city.
• According to the police, Nayak was deputed for bandobast duty at Freedom Park when he allegedly harassed a pre-university college student.
• The victim later filed a complaint.
• The Upparpet police have registered a case against Nayak under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,2012, and taken him into custody.
• The case has come to light at a time when the police department is facing public criticism and a series of suspensions.