Youth arrested over attempted murder of minor in Kerala's Perumbavoor

Authorities in Perumbavoor have taken a youth into custody following an alleged attempt on the life of a minor, police said on Wednesday. The suspect was apprehended following a complaint filed by the child's family, who reported the attack to local law enforcement. Details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the alleged incident remain unclear as investigations continue. The youth has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to attempted murder and related charges. The minor's condition and extent of injuries have not been disclosed by police. Perumbavoor, a town in Ernakulam district, has witnessed several incidents of violent crime in recent months, drawing scrutiny from civic authorities over public safety concerns.