When childhood feels unsafe: POCSO cases in A.P.’s Rayalseema
Rayalaseema’s POCSO cases reveal a troubling mix of vulnerability, silence and delayed intervention, even as police investigations become more technology-driven, reports K. Umashanker. Andhra Pradesh recorded a decline in cases in 2025, but Chittoor saw a rise while Anantapur and Kurnool recorded falls. With 5,408 cases pending in exclusive POCSO courts, forensic delays, staff shortages, stigma…
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