Drug-induced gang rape: Four accused remanded in judicial custody in Kozhikode
Four men have been arrested in Kozhikode, Kerala, following allegations of a drug-induced gang rape spanning two years. Police are conducting a detailed investigation as they seek custody of the suspects, some of whom have prior criminal records.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing issues regarding sexual violence and the enforcement of anti-social activity laws in India.
The Kozhikode rural police have arrested four persons in connection with an alleged drug-induced gang-rape reported in the Perambra area, following a night-long search across different parts of Kozhikode district.
The accused have been identified as Valiyaparamba Jasif, 39, of Velliyur; Chamboli Sakkir Hussain, 49, of Karuvannur; Kalayamkulathu Rejeesh, 40 and Thanippatta Abhilash, 46, of Naduvannur. They were remanded in judicial custody on Saturday (September 12, 2026).
According to the Perambra police, the survivor, in her complaint, alleged that she was forcibly administered alcohol and other narcotic substances before being sexually assaulted at different locations and on several occasions over the past two years. She also alleged that one of the accused recorded the assault and subsequently threatened her to share it with others.
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