The accused, Abdul Rasaq (46) was employed in the Telecommunications Department of Kerala police in Kannur.

The accused, Abdul Rasaq (46) was employed in the Telecommunications Department of Kerala police in Kannur.

The accused, Abdul Rasaq (46) was employed in the Telecommunications Department of Kerala police in Kannur.

Kannur: The Kannur Town Police arrested a senior civil police officer on Wednesday in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused, Abdul Rasaq (46), a native of Kanjirappally in Kottayam, was employed in the Telecommunications Department of Kerala Police in Kannur.

According to Town Inspector Sreejith Koderi, Rasaq sexually abused a 12-year-old boy from Chalad. The child resided near the accused and was allegedly abused by Rasaq at various locations. The arrest was based on a complaint lodged by the child's parents.
The SHO added that Rasaq was under suspension for the past six months following a complaint of assault lodged by his second wife in Kottayam.