CWC orders probe into attack on minor boy in Keralam’s Kozhikode alleging theft
The Child Welfare Committee has ordered an investigation into the alleged physical and mental abuse of a 12-year-old boy in Kozhikode. The boy was reportedly assaulted by relatives over a theft accusation, and the CWC is now providing him with counseling and shelter.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues regarding child protection, police accountability, and the role of welfare committees in addressing domestic violence.
The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has directed the Kozhikode Rural police to take action following a complaint that a 12-year-old boy was allegedly subjected to physical and mental assault by his father’s relatives at Koduvally in Kozhikode on suspicion of theft.
According to the complaint, the boy was called to a house, locked inside a room and allegedly assaulted after his hands and legs were tied.
The boy reportedly escaped from the house on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) midnight and was taken to a police station by a passerby. He complained that no action was taken by the police despite the matter being brought to their notice. The item suspected to have been stolen was later found, according to the complaint.
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