Madrasa teacher from Lakshadweep arrested for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl on ship to Kochi
A madrasa teacher from Lakshadweep was arrested in Kochi for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl on a ship. The incident occurred during a voyage from Lakshadweep to Kochi, where the accused lured the girl to an isolated part of the vessel.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical issues of child safety during travel and the swift legal action taken under the POCSO Act. It underscores the importance of vigilance and immediate reporting of such crimes to protect vulnerable individuals.
A madrasa teacher was arrested for “sexually assaulting” a nine-year-old girl while travelling by ship from Lakshadweep to Kochi, police said on Monday (October 12, 2026).
The accused was identified as Sayid Mohammed Naufal, a resident of Lakshadweep.
Police said a case was registered on Saturday in connection with the alleged incident, which occurred during the voyage to Kochi. The girl was travelling with her mother.
While the mother was resting due to illness, the accused allegedly lured the girl by offering to show her the scenic views from the ship, police said.
He later took her to an isolated part of the vessel and allegedly sexually assaulted her, they said.
After the girl informed her mother about the incident, they alerted the ship’s security personnel, who detained the accused.
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