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Robbery victim forced to take drugs in Valiyathura
31 Mar
Summary
- Two men arrested for assault and robbery in Valiyathura.
- Victim allegedly robbed of phone and cash, forced to take MDMA.
- Accused threatened the complainant with a knife during the incident.
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have apprehended two men in connection with a violent robbery and assault that occurred in Valiyathura. Abdul Khader, 32, and Zaheer Khan, 25, were arrested in the Beemapally area. The incident took place on March 17 near the Valiyathura bridge.
According to the victim's complaint, the assailants intercepted him, subjected him to verbal abuse and physical assault. They then robbed him of his mobile phone and Rs 4,000 in cash. The victim also alleged that the accused threatened him with a knife and forced him to consume MDMA.
The arrested individuals were handed over to the Valiyathura police station, which is now investigating the narcotics angle of the case. Both accused have been remanded in judicial custody under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
