Popular Kerala preacher raped teen girl citing purification ritual, police say

Published 02 Nov 2026, 18:22 IST

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A 34-year-old Kerala vlogger and Islamic academy director was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl under the pretext of treating her ailments through prayers

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group Current article 02 Nov 2026, 18:22 IST

Popular Kerala preacher raped teen girl citing purification ritual, police say

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 02 Nov 2026, 19:21 IST

‘Healing through prayers’: Kerala preacher arrested in minor sexual abuse case

A 34-year-old Kerala vlogger and Islamic academy director was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl under the pretext of treating her ailments through prayers

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