Hanumakonda (Telangana) [India], March 23 (ANI): A police inspector in the jurisdiction of Kakatiya University police station in Telangana's Hanumakonda district was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.

A case was registered against him under sections of the rape and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Acts.

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According to the police, the accused was working as an inspector in Bhupalpally Cybercrime.

The accused misbehaved with the victim girl on March 21, according to the police.

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"A case has been registered under the rape section of the POCSO Act. The accused was sent to remand," the police said.

Further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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