T’puram: Ayiroor Police on Wednesday arrested a 21-year-old youth for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl after befriending her and allegedly promising to marry her.The accused was identified as Nithin of Attingal.According to a police source, Nithin first met the minor girl during the Attingal sub-district school arts festival in 2025. The two subsequently became acquainted, following which the accused allegedly developed a cordial relationship with the girl and gradually grew closer to her.The police said the accused allegedly exploited the relationship and sexually assaulted the minor after allegedly pretending to be in love with her and promising to marry her.According to the police source, the alleged incident took place on Oct 5, 2026. Around 11am, Nithin allegedly took the girl on his motorcycle from the Attingal private bus stand to an isolated location near Kappil beach at Edava.The victim later told the police that she was allegedly sexually assaulted at the isolated location.Following the girl’s complaint, the police registered a case against Nithin under the provisions of Pocso Act and began a probe.The police said the accused went hiding after the case was registered, prompting officers to launch a search for him. The team eventually arrested him.The accused is expected to be produced before the court as part of the subsequent legal proceedings.
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