A case of sexual harassment of a minor boy; The priest was arrested

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Joseph Kodian (63) was arrested at Palathuruth, Chendamangalam, Paravur. Joseph Kodian is the priest of Edpadam Church.

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Malappuram, First Published Aug 14, 2022, 8:12 PM IST

Kochi: Priest arrested in POCSO case The priest was arrested in a case of sexually harassing a minor boy. Joseph Kodiyan (63) was arrested by the police at Paravur Chendamangalam Palathuruth. Joseph Kodian is the priest of Edpadam Church.

Shocking increase in poxo cases during covid

A shocking information came out the other day that the number of POCSO cases has increased sharply in the state during the covid period. During the lockdown, children were subjected to more torture with their families in the previous period. Asianet News has obtained a RTI document which revealed shocking information that a large percentage of the victims of POCSO cases who approached the High Court seeking permission for abortion were attacked by their own family members.

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Since 2013, POCSO cases have been on the rise in the state. In 2019, there were 362 POCSO cases more than the previous year. However, the number of POCSO cases reached 767 during the lockdown period of 2020. Current estimates are that between 40 and 60 percent of POCSO cases are committed by those who have direct contact with the child, including neighbors. The increase continues even as children start coming from home to school. It is estimated that more cases have been registered after the children opened up about their mishaps to the counselors and friends of the school. Meanwhile, with the establishment of more POCSO courts in 2020, the number of disposed cases increased significantly compared to the previous year.

Last Updated Aug 14, 2022, 8:31 PM IST

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