Police in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district on Monday began an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture made by a man who was detained in connection with a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case that investigators now believe was fabricated, a senior police officer said | India News

Police investigation finds fabricated sexual abuse complaint by a 13-year-old girl, with no evidence supporting her allegations.

Allegations of custodial torture complicate POCSO investigation in Kerala, as protests erupt and police scrutiny intensifies.