Eight booked for sexualt assault of 16-year-old girl in Alwal 'POSCO'

The Alwal police have registered a case against eight persons following a complaint alleging sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.

According to police, the girl, an Intermediate student, became acquainted with one Jerry Varun while studying in Class X. She alleged that he intoxicated her and sexually assaulted her. Another person allegedly introduced through him also got her habituated to alcohol, cigarettes and narcotics before sexually assaulting her.

The girl was also allegedly harassed by another person who became acquainted with her through Instagram. After family members questioned her behaviour on September 9,



she reportedly left home.

Police said that while she was near Bolarum railway station, some persons allegedly approached her, intoxicated her and sexually assaulted her.

The complaint further alleged that other persons subsequently took her to different locations and assaulted her.

The girl later escaped and returned home, where she reportedly narrated the incident to her family.

Based on their complaint, Alwal police registered a case under the POCSO Act against eight persons and are investigating. Efforts are on to identify and take action against all those involved.