KOZHIKODE: Of late, the Kerala police have been receiving criticisms from various corners for its failure to maintain law and order in the state and for not taking appropriate actions on various crimes. Now another person has leveled a serious allegation against the police. In his Facebook post, 'Disha' founder Dinu Veyil alleged that a minor girl, who was subjected to sexual abuse, committed suicide after she was mentally tortured by a CI. He also alleged that the CI had insulted and mentally tortured the girl and her family.

According to Dinu, the girl and her mother had lodged a sexual harassment complaint after she was sexually abused by some relatives. However, police officer Alavi C, who is currently working at Manjeri station, insulted the girl and her mother at the station and while collecting evidence. "You and your mother are prostitutes. You should have thought when you allow them to touch you," the officer had said. Dinu also said that the police officer shouted at the girl when the child cried uncontrollably.

No action was taken despite complaints against the conduct of the police officer. Alavi was working as the station house officer (SHO) at Feroke station at the time of the incident. This officer is still in service.