Two arrested for allegedly drugging, gang-raping woman in Kochi
Police in Kochi, Kerala, have arrested two men for allegedly drugging and gang-raping a woman at a lodge. The suspects reportedly lured the victim with a fake job offer, and authorities are investigating potential links to a wider sexual exploitation racket involving local spas.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding human trafficking and sexual violence, prompting police to investigate organized criminal networks.
Two persons have been arrested by the Kalamassery police for allegedly drugging and gang-raping a woman at a lodge at Edappally, Kochi, Keralam. The arrested are Sreeraj, 30, of Karthikappally, Alappuzha, and Jith Martin, 27, of Thrikkakara, Ernakulam.
The two were arrested and remanded in judicial custody on Sunday, two days after the alleged crime took place.
Police sources said the woman was called to the lodge on the pretext of arranging a job for her at a spa in the city. The accused allegedly forced her to drink alcohol and consume drugs before sexually assaulting her.
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