Ludhiana: Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act after the family of a teenage girl alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a person she had come in contact with through social media.According to the complaint lodged by the girl’s mother, she noticed that her daughter had been upset and withdrawn over the past few days. On being questioned, the girl allegedly disclosed that she had become acquainted with the accused through social media around five months ago and had remained in contact with him.The complainant alleged that the accused later pressured the girl to meet him and sexually assaulted her. The accused also allegedly threatened her against disclosing the incident, police said.After learning about the allegations, the girl’s mother approached the police, following which an FIR was registered.Police have booked the accused under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 65(1), and Section 4 of the Pocso Act.Investigators said efforts were under way to verify the age and identity of the accused. The survivor’s statement is being recorded as part of the investigation, following which further action will be taken.Police said the matter is under investigation.
