12-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Harassed By Acquaintance; Two Arrested In Ahmedabad
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A 12-year-old girl was allegedly harassed and stalked by a boy she had befriended on social media, prompting police to register a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Ahmedabad. Two people, including a 16-year-old minor, have been arrested in connection with the case.
Girl Befriended Accused On Social Media
According to police, the girl came in contact with the main accused through social media a few months ago. The two subsequently began communicating through WhatsApp.
Police said the girl stopped speaking to him after an argument. The accused allegedly continued contacting and following her despite her refusal to communicate.
The alleged harassment reportedly intensified over the past few days.
Parents Approach Bapunagar Police
The girl's parents approached Bapunagar police late on Monday night after learning about the alleged harassment and lodged a complaint.
Based on the complaint, police registered a case under the POCSO Act and began an investigation.
Two Arrested In Case
Police have arrested two persons in connection with the case.
The main accused is a 16-year-old minor. The second accused, a 21-year-old man, is allegedly a friend of the minor and is accused of assisting him in the alleged harassment.
Police are investigating the exact role of both accused and the circumstances surrounding the alleged incidents.
Digital Communications Under Scanner
Investigators are examining the digital communications between the accused and the girl as part of the probe.
Police said further investigation is under way to establish the nature and extent of the alleged harassment and determine the role played by the second accused.
