Police on Wednesday (September 1) arrested a man from the barraragod for trying to kidnap a ten -year -old boy. The incident occurred when the boy returned home after Madrasa classes near Payanakkara in Kozhikode.
The accused, identified as Sinan Ali Yousef, 33, from Parappa in the Caragod, was detained by the support of several local residents who reportedly witnessed the incident.
The car allegedly used by the police was confiscated by the police. According to the police, it was a stolen vehicle he used to mistake the investigators and covered his identity. The accused was transferred after 14 days in judicial custody.
Sources of children’s care department said the boy did not suffer injury in the incident.
Published – 2 October 2025 17:31 is
