Man held on charge of sexual abuse



ALAPPUZHA: A 60-year-old man was arrested on charge of molesting a Class V student. The Poochakkal police arrested Thankappan of Kuttikara, near Panavalli, Cherthala, following a complaint lodged by a teacher of the school where the girl is studying. The girl informed the teacher of the incident and the teacher in consultation with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reported the matter to the police. The police said that the incident happened a month ago. The girl was subjected to a medical examination. The accused was produced before the magistrate and was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. He was sent to Alappuzha sub-jail.

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