Yadgir, Feb. 26 -- A POCSO case has been registered against Mallikarjun Mutya, a seer, in Yadgir district after a disturbing video allegedly showing him behaving inappropriately with a minor girl went viral on social media, police and child rights officials said.
The video reportedly shows the accused sitting with the minor girl, with allegations that he was seen hugging, pulling, and making physical contact that was later considered objectionable, triggering public outrage and protests from child rights activists.
Acting on the viral footage, the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) took suo motu cognisance and lodged a complaint with the Superintendent of Police, leading to registration of an FIR under prov...