A 20-year-old man was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Tuesday after he was found to have sexually abused two children over three months at Washermenpet.
Police said Desappan, a lathe machine worker, had abused the boys, aged eight and ten years, by taking them to playgrounds and public restrooms.
The children did not inform parents until Monday, when they complained of physical discomfort. They were taken to the Stanley Medical College Hospital where the assault was confirmed.
Police sources said the children informed their parents and the accused was arrested and remanded in judicial custody.The police have registered a case and are enquiring as to whether the accused had abused other children as well.