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Man held under POCSO after teenager's pregnancy discovery in Malappuram

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A 31-year-old man was arrested in Malappuram under the POCSO Act after a 16-year-old girl was discovered to be pregnant.

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  • A 16-year-old schoolgirl was diagnosed as pregnant after seeking treatment for severe stomach pain at a private hospital.
  • The girl gave birth while receiving care at the facility.
  • Hospital staff reported the situation to local police authorities.
  • Police subsequently arrested a 31-year-old man named Jithin.
  • The legal action is based on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

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