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Kerala child rights panel opens inquiry into minor’s death
Kerala’s child rights commission has opened an inquiry into the death of a boy from Eriyad in Kodungallur.
He died on October 6, after being questioned in a case linked to an alleged Instagram fraud involving a minor girl.
The boy’s father says police harassed his sons and wrongly implicated them, and that the distress contributed to the younger boy’s death.
Police have denied allegations of torture and illegal detention.
The girl’s family has released an audio recording purportedly featuring the boy discussing a plan to threaten her family and demand money.
The allegations from both families are now under scrutiny, as the commission has asked the Thrissur District Police Chief and District Child Protection Officer for reports.
The boy’s family is seeking a detailed investigation into the officers’ conduct.
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has opened a suo motu inquiry into the death of a minor from Eriyad in Kodungallur.
The commission has sought reports from the Thrissur District Police Chief and the District Child Protection Officer.
The boy’s father alleges police harassment and wrongful implication in a case contributed to his son’s death.
Police have denied allegations of torture and illegal detention.
The family of a minor girl who complained of alleged fraud released an audio recording purportedly featuring the boy discussing a plan to threaten and extort money from her family.
- Who
- The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has opened the inquiry into the death of a minor boy.
- What
- The commission registered a suo motu case and sought reports about the circumstances of the death and the family’s allegations.
- When
- The boy died on October 6, 2026. The inquiry was reported on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Eriyad in Kodungallur, Kerala.
- Why
- The inquiry followed media reports of alleged police harassment and wrongful implication in a case linked to alleged online fraud.
The deceased boy’s father
Kodungallur police
Alleged police conduct
The deceased boy’s father
The father alleges officers physically and mentally harassed his sons and falsely implicated them in a case.
Kodungallur police
Police have denied allegations of torture and illegal detention.
Cause of death
The deceased boy’s father
The father alleges that police harassment and the distress of the case contributed to his younger son’s death.
Kodungallur police
The police denial disputes the allegations of torture and illegal detention.
The boy died; his family said his body was found on the terrace of their house.
The commission’s suo motu inquiry and requests for reports were reported.
- Commission
- Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
- Deceased
- Minor boy from Eriyad, Kodungallur
- Date of death
- October 6, 2026
- Reports sought from
- Thrissur District Police Chief and District Child Protection Officer
- Police station named by father
- Kodungallur police station