Man sexually assaults minor, booked under Pocso

Hyderabad: A 34-year-old man has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually assaulting his live-in partner’s teenage daughter.Police said the accused had been living with a 33-year-old woman for the past five years. The woman, estranged from her husband, resided there with her minor daughter.According to police, the accused befriended the woman and later moved in with her. The girl, who lived with them, was allegedly targeted by the accused whenever her mother was away. Police said he repeatedly assaulted the minor over a period of time.The matter came to light when the girl confided in her mother, who immediately lodged a complaint with Alwal police on Wednesday. Based on her statement, a case was registered under the relevant sections of the POCSO Act.Officials confirmed that the accused has been booked and an investigation is underway.Accused has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.