Self-styled godman held on charge of sexual assault in Kozhikode
Police in Kozhikode have arrested a self-styled godman named Anwar Sadath on charges of sexually assaulting a woman. The accused is a repeat offender who was previously arrested in connection with a POCSO Act case.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding the exploitation of vulnerable individuals by fraudulent religious figures and the importance of legal intervention in sexual assault cases.
The police on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) arrested a self-styled godman on charge of sexually assaulting a woman under the pretext of resolving marital disputes at Thamarassery in the district.
The accused is Anwar Sadath, a resident of Puthuppadi. According to the police, the alleged incident occurred when the woman visited the accused along with her husband seeking a remedy for their marital discord.
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