Kerala: Madrasa teacher, 2 sons held for abusing children

The arrests followed an alert to the police from authorities at a regular school, where the children studied during the day time.

A MADRASA teacher and his two sons have been arrested on charges of subjecting minor students to unnatural sex at Chavakkad in Thrissur district. V Muhammed Saini, 55, and his sons Suhail, 22, and Mithilaj, 18 were arrested Saturday. Later, a court remanded them in judicial custody.

According to police, Saini and his sons stayed at the madrasa and allegedly used to exploit the children who attended night classes. “The father and sons allegedly abused many children over the years. We have recorded the statement of three children. We expect more children to come forward to speak about the abuse,” a police source said.

The arrests followed an alert to the police from authorities at a regular school, where the children studied during the day time. Teachers at this school had noticed behavioural changes in the abused children.

Shaju Philip

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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