KANNUR: A POCSO case has been registered against former CPM branch secretary. The Pariyaram police registered a case against Madhusoodanan of Kannur Cheruthazham for trying to sexually abuse a minor.

The child revealed the incident during the counseling held in the school. Madhusoodanan was removed from party posts soon after the complaint was raised.

Students in Malappuram had come forward with harassment complaints against a teacher. 16 harassment complaints were filed against Naushar Khan of Vallapuzha, a school teacher in Karulai. The school authorities then informed the police.

The students’ complaints were seen when the complaint box of the school was opened. The police reached and recorded the statement of a girl student. She said the teacher sexually harassed her on July 20. Then a POCSO case was filed against him. The statements of other students will be recorded soon. After the case was registered, the teacher went absconding. The police said they have intensified search for him.