Between 1996 and 2005, Kerala witnessed a series of tragic crimes against children that shook the state. Sebastiyan, known as Chevithiyan, was convicted of abducting, abusing, and murdering toddlers—including the widely known Sharanya case from Pozhiyoor. In this episode of Crime Beat, Seena Antony recounts the disturbing details—not to sensationalize, but to raise awareness. We discuss the importance of reporting abuse, safeguarding children, and understanding how such criminals operate so that we can protect the most vulnerable among us.
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