State Police Chief seeks inquiry into alleged bail bid in Pathanamthitta POCSO case
Jan 08, 2026
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GS2The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- State Police Chief ordered an inquiry into alleged intervention in a POCSO case.
- Complaint submitted to the Chief Minister by activist Kulathoor Jaisingh.
- DGP instructed Pathanamthitta district police chief to conduct an investigation.
- Allegation against Pathanamthitta Cyber Cell Circle Inspector B.K. Sunil Krishna.
- Accused Shankarankutty was arrested in a POCSO case by Enathu police.
- Officer reportedly withdrew from attempts to secure bail after the matter became public.
- Date of report: January 08, 2026