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Crime
22-Year-Old Arrested Under POCSO Act in Assam for Alleged Offences Against Minor
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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A 22‑year‑old man has been detained under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Assam following allegations of sexual offences against a minor.
Assam police arrested a 22‑year‑old man on Thursday, holding him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after reports of alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor.
The arrest was made at a local police station in Assam, where investigators received information about the alleged offence. The accused is being held in custody pending further inquiry.
Under the POCSO Act, the accused faces serious charges that can lead to a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to ten years, depending on the severity of the offence. The police have stated that they will conduct a thorough investigation and will cooperate with the judicial process.
The minor’s safety and well‑being remain a priority for authorities, who have assured the public that all necessary steps will be taken to protect the victim and bring the accused to justice.
The arrest was made at a local police station in Assam, where investigators received information about the alleged offence. The accused is being held in custody pending further inquiry.
Under the POCSO Act, the accused faces serious charges that can lead to a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to ten years, depending on the severity of the offence. The police have stated that they will conduct a thorough investigation and will cooperate with the judicial process.
The minor’s safety and well‑being remain a priority for authorities, who have assured the public that all necessary steps will be taken to protect the victim and bring the accused to justice.