THALASSERY: Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for harassing hostel students. The arrested person has been identified as Punnol native Shaji Williams. It is alleged that Shaji lighted a torch toward the students staying in a hostel near the stadium of SAI Center in Thalassery and walked naked in front of them. The accused, who was produced in court, has been remanded. Police have also booked him under sections of the POCSO Act.
The incident took place on May 21. According to the complaint, the accused used to harass the students before as well. The police reached the hostel and started surveillance.