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20-year-old arrested over alleged abuse of girl at Kochi Halloween party
Aluva police arrested a 20-year-old man over the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl at a resort party in Kochi.
The accused is Alex Karippamattom of Kottayam.
The alleged incident took place on October 31, 2026, and the case followed a complaint by the girl's mother.
Police said he was instrumental in organising the Halloween party, which drew around 30 people, including school students.
Police are investigating alleged drug use and alcohol supply to minors at the event.
The allegations have not been established, and the police investigation is continuing.
Aluva police arrested a 20-year-old man over the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl at a Halloween party in Kochi.
Police identified the arrested man as Alex Karippamattom of Kottayam.
The alleged incident took place on October 31, 2026, at a resort.
The case was registered after the girl’s mother filed a complaint.
Police said around 30 people, including school students, attended the party.
Police are investigating alleged drug use and the supply of liquor to minors at the event.
- Who
- Alex Karippamattom, 20, was arrested. The alleged victim is a 15-year-old girl.
- What
- Police arrested him over the alleged sexual abuse of the girl.
- When
- The alleged incident took place on October 31, 2026. The arrest was reported on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- At a resort in Kochi.
- Why
- The case was registered after the girl’s mother filed a complaint.
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The alleged incident took place during a Halloween party at a resort.
Aluva police arrested Alex Karippamattom, and the case was reported.
- Arrested
- Alex Karippamattom, 20
- Alleged victim
- 15-year-old girl
- Alleged incident
- October 31, 2026
- Party location
- Resort in Kochi
- Attendance
- Around 30 people, including school students
- Investigation
- Police are probing alleged drug use and liquor supply to minors