Dumka Killing: Child Welfare Committee Declares Victim A Minor, Seeks Action Under POCSO Act
The panel has sought action under the Protection of Childron from Sexual Offences (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
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