Stomach pain leads to discovery of teenager’s pregnancy; man held under POCSO
A 16-year-old schoolgirl sought medical attention at a private hospital due to severe stomach pain. Her parents took her to the facility after she suddenly complained of intense abdominal discomfort. Upon examination, medical professionals discovered that the teenager was pregnant. The hospital staff promptly notified the authorities, who initiated an investigation.
The girl and her parents provided statements to the police, who subsequently identified and apprehended a 31-year-old man named Jithin. The police documented the incident under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Jithin was subsequently brought before a court and placed under custody.
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