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Kerala Islamic Academy Director Arrested for Abusing 16-Year-Old Girl
✍️ TOI City
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 11:43 PM
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Mohammed Niyas Jouhari, a director of an Islamic academy in Kerala, has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl after gaining her family's trust by promising to cure her ailments through prayers.
Police in Kerala have arrested Mohammed Niyas Jouhari, a director of an Islamic academy, on charges of sexually abusing a teenage girl. The accused is alleged to have exploited the family's vulnerability by claiming he could cure the minor's health issues through religious prayers, thereby gaining their trust.
According to reports, the alleged abuse took place between 2025 and 2026. During this period, the accused reportedly took the 16-year-old victim to various locations to carry out the acts. The pattern of behavior suggests a calculated effort to isolate the minor from her guardians under the guise of spiritual healing.
The incident came to light when the victim disclosed the abuse to her family members. Upon learning the details, the family immediately approached the local police station to file a formal complaint against the academy director.
Following the registration of the case, law enforcement authorities took the accused into custody. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the allegations and the specific locations involved in the incidents.
According to reports, the alleged abuse took place between 2025 and 2026. During this period, the accused reportedly took the 16-year-old victim to various locations to carry out the acts. The pattern of behavior suggests a calculated effort to isolate the minor from her guardians under the guise of spiritual healing.
The incident came to light when the victim disclosed the abuse to her family members. Upon learning the details, the family immediately approached the local police station to file a formal complaint against the academy director.
Following the registration of the case, law enforcement authorities took the accused into custody. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the allegations and the specific locations involved in the incidents.