POCSO case against Kathakali teacher in Keralam
A Kathakali teacher in Kerala has been booked under the POCSO Act following allegations of sexual abuse against a student. The incident reportedly occurred in 2019, and the accused is currently absconding.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing issue of child safety in educational and cultural institutions and the legal mechanisms used to address historical abuse cases.
The police attached to Mangara station registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against a Kathakali teacher. The case was filed following a complaint that he sexually abused a student who had come to learn Kathakali.
The alleged incident took place in 2019. The student was attending Kathakali classes at the centre when the alleged abuse occurred. She later developed mental health problems and underwent treatment.
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