A father and son from Thiruppalai in Madurai have been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly harassing a 14-year-old girl.Police said Boominathan, 57, and his son Sankarapandian, 30, subjected the teenager, who was their neighbour, to obscene language and inappropriate gestures. The incident came to light after the girl confided in her parents.Acting on their complaint, Tallakulam All Women Police registered a case under the POCSO Act and took the two men into custody. Further investigation is under way. Published - August 31, 2026 07:36 pm IST