11.6% increase in POCSO cases registered in Coimbatore in 2021
The Hindu
The number of cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act within the limits of Coimbatore City Police saw a slight increase of 11.6% in 2021 in comparison to the
The number of cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act within the limits of Coimbatore City Police saw a slight increase of 11.6% in 2021 in comparison to the previous year as 77 cases were registered in 2021 while 69 cases were registered in 2020.
As per data provided by the police on Friday, the 77 POCSO cases registered till December 30, 2021 comprised 51 cases of rape and 26 cases of other sexual offences against minors. In 2020, the 69 POCSO cases comprised 46 rape cases and 23 other sexual offences. In both the years, all the accused booked under the POCSO Act were remanded in judicial custody.