KANNUR: In a shocking incident in which minor sisters were sexually harassed, the police have arrested their relative and mother. The mother was arrested for conniving in the crime and hiding the matter from the police and others.

The victims are of ages 13 and 16. The girls opened up only after counsellors talked to them.

The incident happened on July 28. Following financial issues, their parents has been living separately. The relative was a frequent visitor to the house and one day, he took advantage of their mother’s absence and subjected the girls to sexual harassment.

The police presume that the girls may have been sexually abused earlier also.

It was based on Childline workers’ complaint that the police filed a case against the accused.

In the inquiry, the police found out that the mother tried to hide facts despite having a thorough knowledge of what transpired.

As soon as the incident came to light, the middle-aged relative went into hiding. Following this, the police launched a search and nabbed him.