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Woman Lured, Raped in Kochi Lodge: Two More Arrested
7 Oct
Summary
- Two more accused arrested in Kochi lodge gang rape case.
- Victim lured with job offer; drugged before assault.
- Survivor remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Kalamassery Police have made two additional arrests in the ongoing investigation into a gang rape incident at a private lodge in Edappally on October 2. Sanjay V S, 21, and Sharanya Sasi, 30, were taken into custody from Wayanad, bringing the total number of arrested accused to four.
Authorities reported that the accused had been evading capture, moving between Kottayam, Kozhikode, and Wayanad following the incident. They were later brought to Kochi and remanded in custody by the Kalamassery court.
The survivor's husband stated that she was brutally assaulted and hospitalized in a critical state. She is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Investigations revealed the victim was allegedly lured to the lodge under the pretense of a spa job. She was reportedly given beer and narcotic substances before the alleged rape and sexual assault occurred.
