Kerala: Minor raped, impregnated by school teacher in Malappuram

A school teacher raped a 12-year-old girl who later became pregnant in Malappuram’s Thenhipalam area. A case has been registered against the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other sections

Malappuram (Kerala):A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped and impregnated by her school teacher in Malappuram’s Thenhipalam area, police said on Sunday.

The incident came to light after the parents of the victim noticed her unusual behaviour. During the counselling, the student narrated the entire incident.

A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by Tenjipalam Police.