Kannur, October 29: Kerala police have arrested a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker in Kannur district for allegedly posting communal and sexually abusive comments on Facebook targeting a minor girl who achieved success in a national-level abacus competition.The accused, identified as Vimal Shivashakthi, a resident of Azhiyur, was arrested by Muzhakkunnu police and subsequently remanded to judicial custody for two weeks, according to Young Democrats leader Younus Vilakkode.The alleged Facebook abuse targeting a minor girl appeared beneath a photograph celebrating her achievement in a national-level abacus competition. The photograph was shared on social media in connection with an event organised by the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) to felicitate the young achiever.Vilakkode, joint secretary of the SDPI-led panchayat, said that he and the girl’s father had filed complaints regarding the alleged communal and sexually abusive remarks.The incident has brought renewed attention to cyber harassment, online abuse of children and social media safety in Kerala. Abusive comments targeting minors on social media can raise serious concerns about children’s privacy, dignity and protection online.Police arrested the accused following the complaints, and he was remanded to judicial custody for two weeks. The allegations remain subject to the legal process.The case highlights the importance of responsible social media use and reporting online harassment, particularly when minors are targeted through Facebook posts or comments.
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