KOZHIKODE: The crime branch has started a probe on the incident of an accused in the case of sexually abusing a Nepali girl in Balusseri, attempting suicide in custody. Whether there has been a lapse from the side of the police is being probed.

Ratheesh of Nelliparambil, accused of sexually abusing a six-year-old girl after barging into her house, attempted suicide. He jumped from the first floor of the police station. He is now undergoing treatment at the Kozhikode Medical College.

The crime branch is suspecting whether there has been a lapse on the side of the police in taking care of the accused after his confession. The crime branch will reach the station and seek details from the police. The version of the police is that he jumped when he was brought outside from the toilet. Child Rights Commission will visit the child’s house.