Overview

• Jose, alias Mamachan, was taken into custody after a video showing him assaulting his eight-year-old daughter went viral on social media.
• The footage depicts the man beating the child and attempting to slam her head against a wall as she cries in fear.
• Police have registered charges under the Juvenile Justice Act and IPC, with authorities dismissing claims that the video was a 'prank' to reunite the family.
• The children have been moved to their paternal aunt's home for safety, and the state’s Women and Child Development Department has initiated counseling and protective measures.
• Local officials reported prior instances of child abuse by the man during the family’s stay in Cherupuzha, prompting further scrutiny.