T’puram: Kottiyam Police on Wednesday arrested Santhosh, 43, for allegedly sexually harassing a minor girl and exposing himself to her at an isolated location while she was returning home after attending tuition classes.The Kottiyam native has been charged under Pocso Act and BNS Section 75(1)(iv).According to the police, the incident occurred when the girl was returning home from Kottiyam junction after attending tuition classes. The accused allegedly followed her and exposed himself when she reached an isolated stretch. He also allegedly made sexually coloured remarks towards the girl. The minor managed to escape from the spot.The incident came to light after she disclosed the incident to her parents. Following a complaint lodged by the girl, the police registered a case and launched a probe. The accused was subsequently traced to his native place and arrested.The police said they were investigating whether the accused had followed or harassed the minor girl on previous occasions as well.The accused was produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody.
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