THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: N. Rajesh, the Child Welfare Committee Chairman who was the subject of allegations in Walayar case, was removed from the position. Rajesh appeared at the court for the accused, which irked controversy. The order regarding this will be issued soon.

There were widespread protests after the acquitting the accused in Walayar abuse case. The court acquitted the accused due to the lack of evidence. The police will now go for an appeal.