Bengaluru: Karnataka recorded 3,878 cases of sexual offences against children in 2023 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

The figures, cited by Deccan Herald on Friday, highlight a disturbing trend in crimes against children across the state. Of the 8,929 total crimes against children registered in 2023, 43% fell under the POCSO Act, while 36% were related to kidnapping and abduction. The data also revealed a sharp 22% increase in crimes against children between 2021 and 2023.

In a concerning revelation, 128 cases of child labour and 143 instances of child marriage were also reported, despite longstanding bans and monitoring mechanisms in place to curb these practices.

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