When childhood feels unsafe: POCSO cases in A.P.’s Rayalseema

Rayalaseema’s POCSO cases uncover a troubling premix of vulnerability, soundlessness and delayed intervention, adjacent arsenic constabulary investigations go much technology-driven, reports K. Umashanker. Andhra Pradesh recorded a diminution successful cases successful 2025, but Chittoor saw a emergence portion Anantapur and Kurnool recorded falls. With 5,408 cases pending successful exclusive POCSO courts, forensic delays, unit shortages, stigma and fearfulness proceed to trial the committedness of speedy justice, portion experts accent prevention, aboriginal reporting and stronger child-protection systems.