Mumbai, Sep 3 (PTI) A 24-year-old man wanted in a Protection of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case was held from a train while he was trying to flee to Assam, Mumbai police said on Friday.

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Rafique Ul Abul Kalam Adha, a native of Assam accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl here, was held on Wednesday by Colaba police, an official said.

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"He was in a relationship with the minor. After he broke off ties with her, the victim approached police. The man was then charged under IPC and POCSO provisions. He was held from a train on a tip off," he said.

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