Kochi: A 28-year-old sailor attached to the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The accused, Amit, hails from Kalanaur in Rohtak, Haryana, while the survivor is a native of Rajasthan and the daughter of a CISF officer stationed in Kochi.

According to Kochi Harbour police, the incident occurred at the accused’s rented house in Mundamveli on Monday, November 17, 2025. Amit allegedly lured the girl under the pretext of a love affair before committing the assault. Police are investigating how the sailor befriended the minor prior to the alleged crime.

The Harbour police arrested Amit in the early hours of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, following the complaint lodged by the girl. He has been charged under the Protection of

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