Thrithala: A shopkeeper has been accused of assaulting 59 minor girls sexually under the Thrithala police station in Kerala's Palakkad district on Sunday.
The accused, identified as Krishnan (57) is a native of Kakkattiri village.
Krishnan owns a stationery shop in Thrithala and has been absconding after a complaint was filed. The incident came to light after one of the victims revealed this to her parents.
Further probe revealed that more girls have been victims of Krishnan.
Notably, he abused children who'd visit his shop for purchasing chocolates or stationery items. Krishanan has been assaulting the girls for years now and he would threaten them to keep it as a secret.
Children activists and parents filed a complaint to Thrithala police following which officers recorded statements of the minor victims.
The police have registered a case against him under the POCSO Act.
An investigation is underway.
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