Feroke Police Questioned Over POCSO Accused’s Escape

Quick Summary:

• T. Narayanan, District Police chief (Kozhikode city), has sought a report from the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Feroke) regarding an escape incident involving a 20-year-old Assam native named Prasanjith.
• Prasanjith escaped from police custody with handcuffs around 7 p.m. on Wednesday (August 13,2025).
• He was found hiding in the washroom of a government school in Feroke on Thursday morning (August 14, 2025) after hours of search operations involving local police stations.
• Prasanjith had been arrested for allegedly abducting the minor daughter of another migrant worker and charged under sections of the protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
• Bengaluru cyber cell played a meaningful role in tracing him and his victim on Tuesday prior to his arrest.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The incident highlights potential lapses in police protocol surrounding custody management. Ensuring adequate security measures while overseeing individuals charged under serious offenses, such as POCSO Act violations, is crucial to prevent escapes like this.The cooperation between local authorities and cyber cells proves instrumental in tracking suspects but also underscores challenges posed by mobility and resource constraints during investigations involving migrant populations. While quick recapture mitigated risks, repeated occurrences might erode public trust in law enforcement efficacy.

Read more: August 14, 2025