THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala witnessed widespread protest from various corners of society as the footage of a young man kicking a six-year-old boy for leaning on his car went viral. Even as the government and the police reiterate that they will take strict action in the incident, many are questioning the police action of releasing the accused from custody soon after the incident.

Minister Veena George said that she has directed the Director of the Women and Child Development Department to take action in the incident. She also that the Women and Child Development Department will provide support, including legal assistance, to the child and the family. However, opposition leader V. D. Satheesan wrote on Facebook that the Thalassery police took action only ten hours after the incident and said that this police force is an insult to Kerala. 'This will also be an isolated incident for the CM. Who has police protection in Kerala? For the prey or the predator?' Satheesan wrote on Facebook.

'Humanity is not something you can buy in a store. The incident in Kannur was shocking. It's cruel to kick a six-year-old for leaning on a car.' - This was the response of Minister V. Sivankutty.

DGP Anil Kant said that it will be checked whether there was any lapse on the part of the police in the incident. ADGP MR Ajith Kumar stated that Thalassery ASP has started an investigation regarding the incident/

The State Child Rights Commission has asked for a report from the District Child Protection Officer and the District Police Chief. Child Rights Commissioner KV Manoj Kumar said that he directed the police to file a case immediately after learning about the incident at 7 in the morning.