Archive · 6 Jan 2026
85-Year-Old POCSO Accused Beaten in Jail
An 85-year-old man who was in jail for a POCSO case was beaten up by another inmate.
The attacker, who is 39 years old, said he did this because he has two daughters and was upset about the POCSO case.
The incident happened on New Year's Eve in Alappuzha Jail.
The old man got hurt on his face and teeth but was okay later.
The jail checked the CCTV and told the police.
The attacker will now face legal action.
An 85-year-old POCSO case accused was beaten by a 39-year-old inmate in Alappuzha Jail.
The incident occurred on New Year's Eve, between December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
The attacker claimed he beat the victim because he is a father of two girls.
The victim suffered facial injuries and tooth pain but was later fine.
The attacker has been booked under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- An 85-year-old POCSO case accused and a 39-year-old inmate
- What
- The 85-year-old was beaten by the 39-year-old inmate
- When
- Between December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026
- Where
- Alappuzha Jail, Kerala, India
- Why
- The attacker claimed he did so because he is a father of two girls and was morally outraged
- Victim's Age
- 85 years
- Attacker's Age
- 39 years
- Incident Location
- Alappuzha Jail
- Incident Date
- December 31, 2025 - January 1, 2026
- Victim's Condition
- Injuries to face and teeth, later fine
- Attacker's Reason
- Father of two girls, moral outrage
- Attacker's Charges
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions