KOZHIKODE: A youngster was arrested for molesting a minor girl, who left home after quarrelling with her parents. Koduvally native TK Ajmal (24) was arrested by police for the incident that happened last Friday.

The 14-year-old girl left home at 11 am after having a heated exchange with her parents. The girl then reached Kunnamangalam bus stand where she met Ajmal. The two then travelled to Ajmal’s house in Mukkam, where it is alleged that Ajmal molested her.

The police earlier investigated after receiving a complaint about the girl’s missing. Officials later tracked the girl and when inquired in detail, the horrific molestation story came to light. Ajmal who escaped from his home in Mukkam was later arrested by the police.

Kunnamangalam police imposed charges including POCSO on Ajmal for the crime committed.