Septuagenarian booked for molesting granddaughter

 

by IANS |

Panaji, Sep 1 (IANS) Goa police have booked a septuagenarian man for allegedly molesting his 13-year-old granddaughter.


Police informed that the offence was registered after receiving directions from Child Welfare Committee. “We have booked a 70-year-old man for allegedly molesting his 13-year-old granddaughter. We are investigating this case,” police said.


Sources informed that the girl's mother had approached the Child Welfare Committee with a complaint, following which the directions to police were issued.


Police have registered an offense under section 8 (2) of Goa Children’s Act and section 8 & 12 of POCSO Act.


Ponda police are further investigating the case.

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