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Woman alleges sexual harassment by preacher arrested in POCSO case in Kerala

Woman alleges sexual harassment by preacher arrested in POCSO case in Kerala

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A 34‑year‑old Islamic preacher and social‑media influencer from Kollam, Kerala, named Muhammed Niyas Jouhari (also reported as Jouhary), was arrested on charges under the POCSO Act after allegedly sexually abusing a 16‑year‑old girl in Ochira repeatedly over several months last year. He is described as having a significant social‑media following. In addition, a woman has come forward alleging inappropriate behaviour by the preacher.

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    Keralam: A 34-year-old Islamic preacher and a prominent social media influencer from Keralam has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl repeatedly over a period of several months last year. Muhammed Niyas Jouhari from Kollam has a significant social media following, with over 2.25…

    — The Siasat Daily

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    KOLLAM: A Kollam native has come forward with allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Islamic preacher and social media content creator Muhammed Niyas Jouhary (34), who was arrested in a POCSO case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Ochira. The woman alleged that…

    — The New Indian Express

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KOLLAM: A Kollam native has come forward with allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Islamic preacher and social media content creator Muhammed Niyas Jouhary (34), who was arrested in a POCSO case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Ochira. The woman alleged that…

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Woman alleges sexual harassment by preacher arrested in POCSO case in Kerala

KOLLAM: A Kollam native has come forward with allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Islamic preacher and social media content creator Muhammed Niyas Jouhary (34), who was arrested in a POCSO case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Ochira. The woman alleged that…

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