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Kottayam Man Arrested Over Alleged Private Video Sales
Police in Kottayam arrested a man after his wife made serious allegations against him.
She said he secretly recorded private moments without her permission.
She also alleged that he used a hidden bathroom camera and shared the recordings on pornographic websites.
The couple had been living in the United Kingdom before returning to Kerala.
The woman said he assaulted her and pressured her to do things she did not want to do.
She went to the police after another alleged assault.
Their four-year-old daughter reportedly made a statement during counselling.
Police then added a child-protection case because of an allegation involving the child witnessing a sexual act.
A Kottayam man was arrested after his wife accused him of secretly recording and circulating her private videos.
The woman alleged that hidden cameras and a mobile phone were used while the couple lived in the United Kingdom.
She also accused him of assault, unwanted sexual behaviour, and pressuring her to have relationships with other men.
Police added a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after the couple’s four-year-old daughter gave a statement during counselling.
The woman approached Kottayam police after another alleged assault and is receiving hospital treatment.
- Who
- A man from Kottayam was arrested following allegations made by his wife; their four-year-old daughter also reportedly gave a statement during counselling.
- What
- The man faces allegations of secretly recording and circulating his wife’s private videos, assaulting her, and pressuring her into unwanted sexual conduct. A POCSO case was also registered.
- Where
- Kottayam, Kerala, with some alleged recordings made while the couple lived in the United Kingdom.
- When
- The couple returned to Kerala on 14 August after living in the United Kingdom for several years; the arrest followed the woman’s complaint and preliminary police investigation.
- Why
- Police acted after the woman complained of alleged recording, circulation of videos, assault, and continuing abuse; the POCSO case followed the daughter’s reported statement.
Key facts
- Location
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Accused
- An unnamed man arrested by Kottayam police
- Main allegations
- Secret recording and circulation of the woman’s private videos, assault, and unwanted sexual behaviour
- Alleged recording locations
- The couple’s residence while living in the United Kingdom, including a bathroom where the woman alleged a hidden camera was installed
- Child-protection action
- A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act was added after the couple’s four-year-old daughter reportedly gave a statement during counselling
- Return to Kerala
- The couple returned on 14 August after living in the United Kingdom for several years for work
- Current status
- The accused was arrested, while the woman is undergoing treatment at a hospital
Sources
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