Youth arrested under POCSO Act for impregnating minor girl

RAMANAGARA: The Magadi police have arrested a 25-year-old youth after he impregnated a minor girl who he befriended on Instagram. The accused was identified as Narasimhamurthy of Tumakuru.

Narasimhamurthy was working in a garment store and befriended the minor on social media. After they got to know each other in person, he allegedly forced her into a physical relationship and the girl ended up getting pregnant.

On coming to know about it, the girl’s parents lodged a complaint with the Magadi police. The accused was traced through his Instagram ID and arrested under the POCSO Act. He has since been remanded to judicial custody.