PolityGS-IIGS-I· 1 min read
POCSO Act implementation and jail escapes
Why in news?
Two inmates, booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, escaped from the Central Jail in Srinagar. The incident highlights security concerns in high-security prisons and the functioning of law enforcement.
Key points
- Two inmates escaped from Srinagar Central Jail by scaling a wall.
- Both inmates were booked under the POCSO Act.
- CISF personnel are deployed for the security of the jail since October 2023.
- A manhunt has been launched to apprehend the escaped inmates.
Background & context
The POCSO Act, 2012, is a special law enacted to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. Jails are managed by state governments, with central forces sometimes deployed for specific security needs.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted in 2012.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity - Governance, social justice, security aspects of the state. GS Paper I: Social Issues.