Bantwal: Two youth have been charged under the POCSO Act at the Vitla Police Station on Wednesday, alleged for raping a girl, possessing nude photos of the victim, and using them to blackmail her.
The accused are identified as Aboobaker Siddique and Chappi, residents of Bolanthur Village in Bantwal Taluk.
The victim was the sister-in-law of a woman residing in Bolanthur, who was reportedly trapped by her neighbor Aboobaker Siddique and his friend Chappi.
According to the police complaint, the victim said that she received a phone call from Siddique who requested her to meet him outside the house on the night of January 25th and invited her for a conversation. She was raped by both accused, they clicked her nude photos to ensure her silence on this incident. Further, they have started blackmailing her with the pictures.
In this regard, a case has been filed under the POCSO Act at the Vitla Police Station and the police have undertaken further action.