Six girls escape from Govt. Children’s Home
The Hindu
They reportedly left for Bengaluru
Six girls were found missing from the Government Children’s Home at Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode district on Wednesday. The girls, all aged below 17, reportedly left the spot when the children’s home authorities were busy with the Republic Day celebrations.
Police officials from Chevayur station, who inspected the premises, said the girls used a ladder to come out of the compound. They said an investigation was on to check whether they had got any external support to flee from the spot. In the preliminary investigation, it was found that the girls had left for Bengaluru, they said.
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights registered a suo motu case and sought a report from the District Police Chief (Kozhikode City) about the circumstances that led to the escape. The panel also asked the District Child Protection Officer to submit a separate investigation report.