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Crime
Kerala Teacher Arrested After Years of Sexual Abuse of Minor Student
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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A teacher in Kerala has been taken into custody after allegations that he sexually abused a minor student over several years.
A teacher from Kerala was arrested on Tuesday after police received a complaint alleging that he sexually abused a minor student over a period of several years. The arrest took place in the state’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram, following a detailed investigation by the local police department.
According to the complaint, the teacher allegedly engaged in inappropriate contact and grooming behaviors with the student, who was enrolled in his class. The victim’s family reported the misconduct to authorities after noticing concerning changes in the student’s behavior and academic performance.
The Kerala Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) under sections related to sexual assault and child abuse. The accused is being held in custody pending further investigation, and a judicial magistrate has ordered a preventive detention to ensure the safety of the minor.
The school’s principal has expressed shock at the allegations and stated that the institution is cooperating fully with the police. The case is expected to proceed to trial once the investigation concludes.
According to the complaint, the teacher allegedly engaged in inappropriate contact and grooming behaviors with the student, who was enrolled in his class. The victim’s family reported the misconduct to authorities after noticing concerning changes in the student’s behavior and academic performance.
The Kerala Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) under sections related to sexual assault and child abuse. The accused is being held in custody pending further investigation, and a judicial magistrate has ordered a preventive detention to ensure the safety of the minor.
The school’s principal has expressed shock at the allegations and stated that the institution is cooperating fully with the police. The case is expected to proceed to trial once the investigation concludes.