Kerala sees continued rise in POCSO cases, according to State Commission report

A recent report by the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights indicates an increase in POCSO offenses in Kerala, with 4,765 cases reported in 2025.

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Published Friday 7 August 2026 at 4:40 am AEST 2 min read

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Kerala sees continued rise in POCSO cases, according to State Commission report

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