**Kerala Education Department Investigates School’s Invite to Pocso-Accused Vlogger**
The Kerala Education Department has initiated an investigation following the participation of a vlogger, Mukesh M Nair, accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) case, at a school reopening event in Thiruvananthapuram. Nair was invited as the chief guest for the ‘Praveshanolsavam’ ceremony at Fort High School on June 2, raising significant concerns among officials and the public.
Nair has previously faced legal action under the Pocso Act for allegedly coercing a minor girl into creating inappropriate social media content without proper consent. In light of this incident, the Deputy Director of Education in Thiruvananthapuram has been tasked with conducting a thorough investigation and submitting a report promptly.
This controversy emerges shortly after Kerala’s Education Minister V Sivankutty disclosed in the Assembly that there are currently 77 Pocso cases involving employees within the General Education Department, including 65 teachers and 12 non-teaching staff. The minister noted that nine individuals have already been dismissed from their positions, and he assured that strict measures would be taken against the remaining accused. Furthermore, the government has mandated that all pending disciplinary actions related to Pocso cases older than a year must be addressed, with the Director of Public Education overseeing the follow-up on unresolved cases.
The incident has sparked widespread discussions about the safety and protection of minors in educational settings, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
**FAQ**
**What actions are being taken against the vlogger Mukesh M Nair?**
Mukesh M Nair is currently under investigation by the Kerala Education Department due to his involvement in a Pocso case, and authorities are reviewing the circumstances surrounding his invitation to the school event.
