Published Nov 09, 2026 | 3:29 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 09, 2026 | 3:29 PM
The arrested man, identified as Alex, is suspected of organising the party, which was attended by more than 30 people.
Synopsis: Kerala police have arrested a 21-year-old man from Kadavanthra for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a Halloween party held at a resort near UC College in Aluva, Kochi. Police suspect that the gathering, organised by the accused and reportedly attended by more than 30 people, including minors, involved the use of alcohol and illicit substances.
A 21-year-old man from Kadavanthra has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a Halloween party held at a resort near UC College in Aluva, Kochi, Keralam. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the girl’s mother.
The arrested man, identified as Alex, is suspected of organising the party, which was attended by more than 30 people, police said. Two minor girls were also among those present.
The survivor had attended the party after telling her parents that it was organised by a group of girls and that only girls would be present, police said. The father of another girl who attended the party visited the venue, reportedly found alcohol being served and shared photographs of the gathering. Police said they had also found indications of illicit substance use at the event.
The police are also investigating reports that children of prominent personalities attended the gathering. Further investigation is under way.
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(Edited by Dese Gowda)
