KOZHIKODE: A mimicry artiste was arrested for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. The arrested has been identified as Shaiju (41) of Perambra. He sexually abused her when he was staying at his relative’s house in Koyilandy.

The girl revealed the incident when her teacher questioned her for not showing any interest in studies. The school authorities later informed the police. The accused produced in a court in Koyilandy has been remanded.