Kerala Police Arrest Instagram Influencer Accused of Assaulting Multiple Women

Overview

• Thrissur police arrested 38-year-old Yadu Girish of Thannyam on February 20 after multiple complaints of sexual assault.
• Officers say he befriended women via Instagram, ran multiple accounts, and allegedly assaulted some after promising marriage.
• The probe began with one complaint and expanded when two more women reported similar allegations.
• Multiple cases have been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
• A team under the Thrissur District Crime Branch Assistant Commissioner is leading the investigation to identify other possible victims.