Nedumangad Child Death: Kerala Govt Terminates Child Protection Officer Who 'Ignored' Grandmother's Complaint About Abuse

K. Salma Jennath

1 July 2026 2:10 PM IST

  • Nedumangad Child Death: Kerala Govt Terminates Child Protection Officer Who Ignored Grandmothers Complaint About Abuse

    The Kerala government on Wednesday (July 1) informed the High Court regarding the termination of the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), who purportedly failed to take any steps to protect the 1.5 year-old-infant, who died in Negumangad, Thiruvananthapuram on May 29, 2026 on account of torture by his mother's partner, Ashkar.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice...

    K. Salma Jennath

    K. Salma Jennath

    Salma Jennath is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Kerala High Court

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