11-year-old girl sexually abused by father, others

MEPPADI: Latest reports suggest that an 11-year-old girl was sexually abused by several people including her father after serving liquor to her. The Meppadi police have filed a case in this regard after taking the girl's statements. It is learnt that the girl's mother has also been named among the accused.

Earlier in 2017, the Childline had demanded to transfer the child to safety However, sources said that this demand was not seriously considered by the Child Welfare Committee(CWC). The child is currently under the protection of the Childline activists.