The Gadag police in Karnataka have detained two men for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 15-year-old girl. The accused have been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, police said.

The accused have been identified as Suleman and Altaf. According to police, Suleman allegedly raped the minor in December while Altaf recorded a video of the incident.

The duo then allegedly threatened the girl with the video and then blackmailed her. The incident came to light when the girl informed her parents, who later complained to the Naregal police station in Gadag district.

The police have since taken the accused into custody and are investigating the case further. The POCSO Act is a special law designed to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. It provides for stringent punishments, including life imprisonment, for those found guilty of committing sexual crimes against children.

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