Kochi police invoke POCSO Act against two accused in case related to circulation of morphed images
Kochi police have invoked the POCSO Act against two college students involved in a case regarding the circulation of morphed images of teachers. Authorities also advised private bus operators to implement stricter background checks for employees following recent criminal incidents.
Why it matters
The case underscores the growing concern over digital harassment and the misuse of technology among students, alongside broader public safety issues in transportation.
The Kochi City police have invoked provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against the two college students who were arrested in connection with the alleged morphing and circulation of photographs of teachers of a college in Ernakulam.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, District Police Chief (Kochi City) S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar said the charges were added after investigators detected child pornographic content on the mobile phones of the accused. Sanesh, 20, a native of Korattiyad in Alappuzha and a BCom student at IHRD College, Mavelikkara, was arrested on Monday after being summoned for questioning by the special investigation team. Earlier, Sreehari V.S., a second-year BBA student of the Ernakulam college, had been arrested in the same case. Both were members of a Telegram group through which morphed images were allegedly circulated.
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