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Man arrested over sexual assault of minor in Kerala's Kozhikode
A man has been taken into custody following allegations of sexually assaulting a minor girl in Kozhikode district. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
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Law enforcement officials in Kozhikode have arrested a man on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl, officials said. The arrest was made after a complaint was lodged with local police regarding the alleged incident.
The accused was taken into custody and is being questioned by investigators as part of the ongoing probe. Authorities have registered a formal case under relevant sections of law pertaining to crimes against children.
The police are conducting further investigation to establish the facts surrounding the allegations and to gather evidence. Details regarding the circumstances of the case remain limited as the inquiry continues.
The arrest comes as Kerala authorities maintain heightened vigilance on cases involving crimes against minors. Such cases are treated with priority under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which provides stringent provisions for offenders.