Four arrested for alleged moral policing, assault on youth in Kollam

KOLLAM: In a suspected case of moral policing, police have arrested four persons for allegedly stripping and assaulting a young man at Thenmala in Kollam district.

The suspects, identified as Sujith, Rajeev, Sibin, and Arun, are accused of stripping Nishad, a resident of Edamon, tying him to a post, and assaulting him. The incident was reportedly filmed by the accused and circulated on social media.

The police have stated that in addition to the four arrested individuals, they are also searching for a fifth person connected to the incident. Nishad is currently receiving treatment at Punalur Taluk Hospital.