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Three Arrested in Brutal Expat Assault and Robbery
15 Sep
Summary
- Three suspects arrested for assault and robbery of an expatriate.
- The victim suffered multiple fractures and head injuries.
- Weapons, including a surgical blade, were recovered from suspects.
Ernakulam rural police have arrested three men for allegedly assaulting and robbing an expatriate near Aluva railway station in the early hours of Sunday. The victim, a Kodanad native, was reportedly attacked with a stone, restrained, and robbed of cash and jewelry, sustaining severe injuries including fractures and a head wound. Weapons, including a surgical blade, were recovered during the investigation.
Following a detailed probe, including reviewing CCTV footage and questioning locals, police identified and apprehended the suspects. One accused was arrested in Perumbavoor after a chase, while another was apprehended in Angamaly with a stolen gold chain. The third was taken into custody near Ernakulam North railway station.
The investigation, conducted by a special team, is also exploring the potential involvement of transgender individuals in the incident. Two of the arrested men have prior criminal cases registered against them in Kerala.
