Dumka Killing: Child Welfare Committee Declares Victim A Minor, Seeks Action Under POCSO Act

The Jharkhand Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has said that the class 12 student allegedly set on fire by a man for not accepting his proposal was a minor. The CWC said the deceased was around 15 years old and not an adult as claimed by the police. She was initially reported to be 19-years-old. The panel has sought action under the Protection of Childron from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. 

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Death of a girl set ablaze in Dumka | Jharkhand Child Welfare Committee recommends SP to add sections under POCSO Act in the matter. The Committee found out that the deceased was 15 years old & not 19 as mentioned by Police in her recorded statement: Dumka Public Relations Office

— ANI (@ANI) August 31, 2022

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