KRISHNAGIRI: The Hosur all-women police have arrested a 29-year-old man on charges of sexually harassing his seven-year-old niece.According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday when the girl was alone at home after her mother had gone to a nearby shop. “Taking advantage of the situation, the child’s paternal uncle entered the house and attempted to sexually harass her,” said an officer.Upon returning home, the girl’s mother came to know about the incident and informed other family members. The child’s parents lodged a complaint with the Hosur all-women police.Police conducted an inquiry and registered a case against the man under sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was remanded in judicial custody.
