A 62-year-old man facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act met a tragic end after he leaped into a canal from a moving bus while being transported to court in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district.
The dramatic incident unfolded on Tuesday near Geddapalli village in Tuni when the accused, identified as Kollu Bujji, was being taken to the local court along with other prisoners.
Eyewitnesses and police officials reported that Bujji suddenly jumped through the bus window into the Tandava canal while the vehicle was in motion. The unexpected move caught both police personnel and fellow prisoners by complete surprise.
Immediate rescue efforts were launched as authorities scrambled to locate the accused in the canal waters. After an intensive search operation, Bujji's body was eventually recovered from the water body.
The deceased had been facing serious charges under the POCSO Act, which deals specifically with crimes against children. He was in judicial custody at the time of the incident and was being transported for a court hearing.
Local authorities have initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case has raised questions about prisoner transport protocols and security measures during court transfers.
This tragic development marks a sudden and dramatic conclusion to a pending POCSO case that had been working its way through the judicial system. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Tuni and surrounding areas.
