KASARGOD: The body of the accused in the case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act who jumped into the sea with handcuffs, has been found on the 15th day. Mahesh of Kudlu jumped into the sea when he was taken for evidence collection at Kasaba in Kasargod. His body was found this morning on the sea shore under Kota Station limits in Karnataka. The body was in a decomposed state and was identified by his clothes. He was arrested for clicking the nude photos of a 12-year-old girl.

He jumped into the sea when he was brought to collect evidence in the case. He jumped into the sea in the presence of the police and the residents of the area. Though a search was conducted by the coastal police and the fire force, he was not found.