Honnavar: In a shameful incident here at Honnavar, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly molested on 16th January, Tuesday. 

Honnavar police have arrested the accused and booked him under POCSO Act. 

According to Honnavar police, Guru Ramagowda (26) of Allanki village of Honnavar taluk tried to stop a girl who was heading home and tried to molest her on Tuesday evening.