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Died by Suicide: Family Accuses Police in Kerala Blackmail Probe
16 Oct
Summary
- Accused allegedly used private images to extort gold and money.
- Investigators found photos of other girls on accused brothers' phones.
- Family claims police torture led to the accused's death by suicide.
A distressing blackmail case in Thrissur, Kerala, has taken a grave turn following the suicide of one of the accused. The family of Mohammed Aslam, 18, who died by suicide on October 6, alleges brutal police torture and mental distress led to his death. They claim their sons were severely beaten in custody and threatened by the Kodungallur Circle Inspector.
The initial complaint details how a minor girl was allegedly lured into a relationship, and her private images were obtained and used for extortion. Her family claims demands were made for 20 sovereigns of gold and Rs 50,000, with threats to release the images. These threats later extended to the girl's sister living abroad.
Investigators, examining the phones of the accused brothers, Sahal and Mohammed Aslam, discovered photographs and details of other girls, raising concerns of further victims. A friend who assisted in selling gold is also under scrutiny. The police have rejected the family's claims, asserting that their actions were lawful and supported by evidence.
