Bengaluru, Oct. 10 -- A man accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act died after allegedly jumping from the City Civil Court building in Bengaluru today.
Police identified the deceased as Gautam M, who was brought to the court for a hearing in connection with a sexual assault case. According to officials, Gautam suddenly ran towards the edge of the building and jumped before anyone could stop him.
He sustained grievous injuries and was immediately rushed to Victoria Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
The accused was earlier lodged at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison and was under judicial custody. The Adugodi Police, who had registered the POCSO case against him, are now investig...