Indian police arrest dozens over violent protests after rape and murder of 11-year-old in West Bengal
Indian police reported the arrest of dozens of people linked to violence and vandalism during protests over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in an eastern state. The protests, centered in West Bengal, turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police and damaged public property. Authorities imposed restrictions and stepped up deployments to restore order in affected areas. The case has triggered widespread outrage and renewed debate over child protection, women’s safety, and the effectiveness of existing criminal laws. Political parties in the state have traded accusations over law and order failures and policing responses. Investigations into both the crime and subsequent violence are ongoing, with police promising swift action. Civil society groups have called for better implementation of POCSO and fast-track trials in sexual violence cases.
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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act primarily deals with offences against which group?
Answer: (c) Children below 18
The correct answer is (c) Children below 18.