KOLLAM: Three boys have been arrested by the police for sexually harassing a 12-year-old girl.
They have been identified as Kittu alias Aneesh (17), a native of Paravur, Maneesh (17) ,a native of Poothakulam, and Shine alias Sajil (17) also a native of Poothakkulam. They were produced before the Juvenile Court and were remanded in the Juvenile Home. Aneesh is a relative of the girl.
The harassment came to light when the mother of the child approached the Child Welfare Committee at Kottiyam seeking help to take care of her daughter. She was deserted by her husband and was working as a housemaid. The girl informed the committee members of here plight who in turn informed the police. The girl was first harassed by Aneesh, her neighbour and relative, when she was alone at home.
Later, his friends also joined him.