The Kochi police have launched a probe against the administrators of an orphanage at Ponnurunni here for allegedly abusing and assaulting the inmates there.
According to the police, a case under the Juvenile Justice Act has been registered against the matron and another employee of Christ King orphanage, based on a complaint by girl inmates.
The incident came to light late on Friday when 20 inmates of the orphanage, between the age groups of 10 and 15, staged a protest in front of the orphanage.
On an alert by local residents, a police team rushed to the spot and negotiated with the orphanage authorities.
“The girls are currently accommodated back in the orphanage upon receiving an assurance from the orphanage authorities that they would not be subjected to harassment,” said Vijaya Sankar S., sub inspector of police, Kadavanthra.
In their complaint, the inmates alleged that the orphanage authorities had subjected them to abuse, physical torture and even denied proper food at times.
