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Crime
Minor Girl Assaulted at Goa Crime Branch; Officer Charged Under POCSO
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 04:43 PM
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A minor girl was sexually assaulted inside a Goa crime branch office. The female aide and the officer present were booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
A minor girl was sexually assaulted inside a crime branch office in Goa, according to police reports. The assault took place within the premises of the local crime branch, a police facility that handles investigations of serious offences.
The victim was identified as a minor, and the police have taken immediate action. The female aide who was present during the incident, along with the officer on duty, has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Goa Police have stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation and have secured the crime scene. The accused officers are currently in custody, and the case will be forwarded to the appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution.
The incident has sparked concern among local communities about safety within police premises. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to protecting minors and ensuring strict adherence to legal protocols.
The victim was identified as a minor, and the police have taken immediate action. The female aide who was present during the incident, along with the officer on duty, has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Goa Police have stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation and have secured the crime scene. The accused officers are currently in custody, and the case will be forwarded to the appropriate judicial authorities for prosecution.
The incident has sparked concern among local communities about safety within police premises. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to protecting minors and ensuring strict adherence to legal protocols.