15-year-old girl sexually assaulted during Halloween party; 21-year-old arrested, drug use under probe

KOCHI: A 21-year-old man has been arrested on a complaint of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl during a Halloween party in Aluva. The accused, Alex, a native of Kadavanthra, was arrested based on a complaint filed by the girl's mother.

The Class 10 student had reportedly told her family that a group of girls was organising a Halloween party at a resort near UC College in Aluva. She had also said that her friends were hosting the event. Her parents allowed her to attend, believing that only girls would be present at the party.

However, more than 30 people, including boys and girls, attended the party. The group also included two minor girls. Meanwhile, the father of another girl reached the venue and found that liquor was being served. He took photographs of the gathering before taking his daughter back home. He later sent the pictures to the mother of the 15-year-old girl.

The girl's family came to know about the alleged assault when they reached the venue. Alex was reportedly a friend of the victim. Her family subsequently approached the police and lodged a complaint, leading to his arrest.

The police have found that alcohol and drugs were used at the party. There are indications that Alex organised the event. The police are also probing reports that children of prominent personalities attended the party. Further investigation is underway into the alleged drug use at the event.