The Nadapuram fast-track court on Wednesday sentenced a 61-year-old man who was convicted of sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl to 74 years of rigorous imprisonment. The man, identified as Kuniyil Balan, was also fined ₹85,000 by Special Judge K. Noushad Ali in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) case. Special public prosecutor Manoj Aroor appeared for the prosecution. The incident leading to the accused’s arrest took place in January 2024. The assault came to light when the survivor shared the details of the incident with her teacher. Inspector T. Binu was the investigating officer.
Published – 12 Nov 2025 20:45 IST
