Manipur, Feb. 13 -- In an unfortunate incident, the investigating officer in a case of reported molestation of a minor has been alleged of protecting the accused persons in FIRs filed at the Women Police Station, Imphal West under section POCSO Act, 2012 and 506 IPC.

The victim, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly molested while she was returning after participating the Thang-Ta (Martial Arts) Tournament from Kashmir by Rahul Singh and Yumnam Khagemba of Yumnam Huidrom Makha Leikai, Imphal West, who are the teachers/coach or guide of Thang-Ta (MartialArts).

Her family approached the Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC), stating that the investigating officer of the case told them not to make any allegation against the aforementioned Yumn...