Kerala: Minor Allegedly Abused by 14 Men Over 2 Years, Nine Arrested

Rapid Summary

• Nine individuals, including two government employees, have been arrested in Kasaragod district of Kerala for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy over two years.
• The accused befriended the boy through a mobile app catering too the LGBTQ community.
• The assaults reportedly occurred at the boy’s house and other locations in Kannur and Kozhikode districts.
• The crime surfaced when the boy’s mother saw an unknown man fleeing from their house. Upon questioning her son, he revealed details which were communicated to child welfare authorities and law enforcement agencies.
• Police registered 14 separate cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 based on the victim’s statement.
• A Special Investigation Team (SIT), consisting of a DySP and four Inspectors, is investigating eight cases related to incidents in Kasaragod district. Six other cases have been transferred to Kozhikode and Kannur districts for further investigation.
• The accused range in age between 25 and 51 years; one is confirmed as a Railways employee.

Published: September 16, 2025
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