Two men arrested over alleged drugging and gang rape in Kochi
Police in Kochi, Kerala, have arrested two men accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at a lodge in Edappally. The suspects were remanded in judicial custody, while investigators examine whether the alleged attack is linked to a wider racket involving spas. Police said further arrests may follow.
Police in Kochi, Kerala, have arrested two men accused of drugging and gang-raping a woman at a lodge in Edappally, according to police sources cited by The Hindu. The suspects were identified as Sreeraj, 30, from Karthikappally in Alappuzha, and Jith Martin, 27, from Thrikkakara in Ernakulam. They were arrested two days after the alleged incident and remanded in judicial custody on Sunday.
Police sources said the woman had been invited to the lodge on the pretext of arranging a job for her at a spa in the city. The accused allegedly made her drink alcohol and consume drugs before sexually assaulting her. The source material does not provide further details about the woman’s condition, the specific charges filed or the suspects’ legal representation.
The allegations have not been tested in court. Investigators suspect that the two men may be linked to a sexual racket involving some spas, police sources said. The police have indicated that the investigation is continuing and that additional arrests may be made.
The arrests were made by Kalamassery police. No further details about the suspected wider network or the progress of the investigation were provided in the supplied report.
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