Girl to bin Pocso suit against bus conductor in language row

Tuesday, 25 February 2025
In the aftermath of a language row in Belagavi, a girl retracted her sexual harassment complaint against a bus conductor under the Pocso Act. The incident sparked tensions between Kannada and Marathi speakers, leading to bus services suspension. Authorities are considering police deployment on buses to ensure safety and resume services.

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