Seven FIRs Filed in Kerala POCSO Probe After Girl Reports Abuse

The Story in Brief

Kerala Police have registered seven FIRs under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after a Class 10 girl in Pathanamthitta reported alleged abuse to her classmates. Police said the incidents occurred at different times from when she was in Class 5. Six FIRs were filed at Malayalapuzha police station and one at Perunad police station.

Two accused, including the owner of the rented house where the girl lives, have been taken into custody. Five others were booked, including her father, who is abroad. One accused has died. The girl’s medical examination is complete and a magistrate has recorded her statement. The investigation is continuing under the district police chief.

The Indian Opinion

The FIRs, custody and recorded statements are investigative steps, not proof of guilt. Public information remains limited, so firm conclusions would be premature. Sensational reporting could create a one-sided impression, while references to earlier false complaints should not be used to dismiss a child’s disclosure. The legal process must establish the facts and protect the girl’s privacy.

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