Thiruvananthapuram: Kadakkal police arrested a youth under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for sexually abusing a seven-year-old girl repeatedly over the past year. Another accused is on the run.Sachu (21) and Alan (21), both Kovoor natives, were booked under Pocso. Police took Sachu into custody on Friday night, while Alan is absconding.According to the complaint, Sachu allegedly lured the minor to his house on multiple occasions over the past year by offering her sweets and other treats, before sexually abusing her. The abuse reportedly continued undetected for nearly a year until the girl’s relative witnessed Sachu assaulting the child.The relative immediately alerted Childline workers, who counselled the child and helped her open up about the ordeal. Based on her statement, police registered a case against Sachu.During investigation, the child revealed that Alan too had abused her. Police registered a separate case against him.The probe has been intensified to trace Alan, who has been evading arrest since the case came to light, police said.
