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Two held, seven booked in POCSO cases in Kerala
India🏛️ PoliticsCenter3 hr. ago

Two held, seven booked in POCSO cases in Kerala

In Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, two individuals have been arrested and seven people, including the victim's father, have been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following allegations of sexual assault against a minor girl. The victim, a Class 10 student, reportedly disclosed the abuse to her friends, leading to intervention by the Child Welfare Committee. Six FIRs were filed by Malayalapuzha police, and one by Perunad station, covering incidents dating back to when the girl was in Class 5. One accused has died, and legal procedures regarding him are set to close after the investigation. The accused are said to have acted independently. The victim’s mother works in lottery sales and spends long hours outdoors, leaving the girl vulnerable at home. The case came to light after the victim confided in her classmates, prompting school authorities to inform the CWC. Medical examinations and a magistrate's recording of the victim's statement have been completed, with further investigations ongoing under the supervision of the district police chief. In a related development, police recently arrested individuals after confirming the authenticity of a

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Probe into Vadakara MDMA case in Kerala gathers pace as digital evidence yields fresh leads

The investigation into an alleged MDMA trafficking case involving three schoolteachers from Vadakara in Kerala has intensified, with police analyzing digital evidence from one of the accused, Keerthana. Examination of her mobile phone revealed chats, photos, and communications linked to the procurement and distribution of MDMA, as well as connections to individuals prosecuted under the NDPS Act. Authorities are exploring whether students were exploited in the drug trade, either through transportation or misuse of their bank accounts. The police plan to seek custody of the remaining two arrested teachers, Kavya and Nishma, for further questioning while completing Keerthana's interrogation. Five individuals, including three female teachers, have been arrested, with a 22-year-old man from Wayanad suspected as the mastermind. Meanwhile, a Youth Congress leader has petitioned authorities to investigate potential misconduct by a former education official in approving the teachers' temporary appointments.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the ongoing investigation without overtly favoring any political group or ideology. It reports on the legal proceedings, police actions, and external allegations against a former official, without taking a clear stance on the political implications of these

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Two held, seven booked in POCSO cases in Kerala

In Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, two individuals have been arrested and seven people, including the victim's father, have been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following allegations of sexual assault against a minor girl. The victim, a Class 10 student, reportedly disclosed the abuse to her friends, leading to intervention by the Child Welfare Committee. Six FIRs were filed by Malayalapuzha police, and one by Perunad station, covering incidents dating back to when the girl was in Class 5. One accused has died, and legal procedures regarding him are set to close after the investigation. The accused are said to have acted independently. The victim’s mother works in lottery sales and spends long hours outdoors, leaving the girl vulnerable at home. The case came to light after the victim confided in her classmates, prompting school authorities to inform the CWC. Medical examinations and a magistrate's recording of the victim's statement have been completed, with further investigations ongoing under the supervision of the district police chief. In a related development, police recently arrested individuals after confirming the authenticity of a

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