Kerala motivational speaker and former police officer Philip Mampad detained in POCSO case

A motivational speaker and former police officer was taken into custody in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Nilambur in Malappuram, Kerala, on Friday (February 13, 2026), the police said.

Philip Mampad, known for conducting motivational classes for youngsters through offline and online platforms, was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a minor, the police said.

The case was initially registered at the Chevayur police station in Kozhikode on Thursday and was later transferred to the Nilambur police for investigation.

Officials at the Nilambur police station confirmed that a POCSO Act case has been registered based on the complaint of the parents of the minor girl against Mr. Mampad and that he is currently in custody.

The police said the accused is being interrogated, and further details of the case will be revealed after his arrest is formally recorded.

Mr. Mampad had served as a Sub-Inspector in the Kerala Police before taking voluntary retirement to pursue a career in personality development and mentoring.