Man held on charge of sexually assaulting minor girl in Kozhikode

On Friday, November 6, police in Chevayur arrested a 43-year-old man named Safad from Kizhakkumuri, Parambilbazar, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl. According to police, Safad, who is an autorickshaw driver, was hired by the girl's parents to take her to school within the jurisdiction of the Chevayur police station.

During these trips, the accused allegedly subjected the child to multiple instances of sexual abuse inside the vehicle. The abuse was brought to light when the girl confided in her teacher about the matter. Upon receiving the complaint, the Chevayur police filed a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and initiated an investigation.

A team comprising Sub-Inspector Sebastian Chacko, Assistant Sub-Inspector Deepak, and civil police officer Prashobh apprehended Safad from Kizhakkmuri and produced him in court, where he was granted bail and ordered to remain in judicial custody.