Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee expelled Wayanad DCC member and former Bathery panchayat president OM George from the party after he was booked for molesting a 17-year-old girl. KPCC president Mullappally Ramachandran announced that the accused has been expelled from the party.

“OM George has been expelled from the party for inquiry into the case. If he is found guilty, he will be dismissed from the party. The block committee has been directed to inquire on the matter and submit a report immediately. Further action will be taken against him as per the report. Congress will not support any culprits,” said Mullappally Ramachandran.

Police registered a case under POCSO act against OM George, Congress leader and former Bathery panchayat president, over a complaint on molesting a minor girl. As per the complaint, George molested a 17-year-old girl belonging to Adivasi community for more than one year. It is reported that he is absconding.

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