Summary:
The police said the girl and the accused hail from Kolar and were residing in Subramanyapura. The accused went absconding when the incident came to light on Saturday. A senior police officer said in her statement, the girl stated that the accused is her neighbour and had developed a relationship with her. He also threatened her not to reveal anything about their relationship to any one. Since the girl is a minor, the police have registered a case under the POCSO Act..