Pathanamthitta police book 7 including girl's father under POCSO
India
Seven people, including a Class 10 student's father, have been booked in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district for allegedly sexually abusing the girl, starting when she was in Class five.
Two accused (the landlord and another resident) are already in custody, and all have been booked under the POCSO Act.
Victim told classmates, father accused abroad
The case came to light when the victim confided in her classmates, prompting school staff and the Child Welfare Committee to alert police.
Her father, currently abroad, has also been named as an accused, and steps are being taken to bring him back to face legal proceedings.
Police say each accused acted alone; one is deceased. Multiple FIRs were filed since incidents happened at different locations, and investigations are ongoing.