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It is said that the boy had arrived at a Mehandi function near Puttur-Vitla highway along with his family. The accused Hameed alias Maula Ammi, resident of Kabaka was also present at the function
The accused took the minor with him to a secluded place and sexually assaulted him. The boy informed the parents about the incident and a complaint was filed at Vitla Police station
An FIR has been lodged against the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act