Former gram panchayat president booked sexual assault on minor, caste abuse

MANDYA: A former president of a gram panchayat in K R Pet taluk has been booked under the POCSO Act and for caste abuse for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor and making remarks against her caste. The accused Ramesh is absconding ever since a complaint was lodged and the police are on the lookout for him.

Ramesh, a BJP leader, allegedly misbehaved with a minor girl and sexually assaulted her. When the victim’s mother questioned him about it, he allegedly threatened her too.

Following this, the victim’s mother lodged a complaint with the KR Pet Rural police who have registered a case under the POCSO Act and also for caste abuse. They have also launched a hunt for the absconding accused.