Man held on charge of sexually assaulting minor girl in Kozhikode

The Chevayur police on Friday (November 6) arrested a 43-year-old man on charge of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl over a period of time.

The arrested is Safad of Kizhakkumuri, Parambilbazar.

According to the police, Safad, an autorickshaw driver, was hired by the girl’s parents to transport her to school under the Chevayur police station limits. He reportedly subjected the child to repeated sexual abuse inside the vehicle.

The incident came to light after the girl informed her teacher of the matter. Following a complaint by the girl, the Chevayur police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and launched an investigation.

A team led by Sub-Inspector Sebastian Chacko, Assistant Sub-Inspector Deepak, and civil police officer Prashobh took the suspect into custody from Kizhakkmuri. He was subsequently produced in court and remanded in judicial custody.