Nilambur DSP to probe Pocso case against ex-cop

Kozhikode: The investigation into the Pocso case against former police officer and motivational speaker Philip Mampad has been handed over to Nilambur DSP K V Latheef. The case, which was handled by Nilambur inspector of police, was transferred to the DSP level considering that the accused is a former police official. Police also said that if necessary, the accused could be taken into custody for further questioning. Last week, Nilambur police arrested Philip on charges of allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl. Police said that the minor's family alleged that Philip sexually abused the girl at various locations, including Nilambur and Kanhangad in Kasaragod. The remand report stated that Philip used an identity card resembling a police ID to book a hotel room in Kanhangad. Police sources said that the girl's parents had taken her to the accused for counselling after she started facing mental health issues. The allegation is that the accused abused her on the pretext of conducting counselling sessions.