Man held for ‘sexually assaulting’ elderly woman with disability in Kerala
PTI, Oct 23, 2023, 1:45 PM IST
A man was arrested on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old differently-abled woman in this district a few days ago, police said.
The incident took place on October 20 when the victim was found injured in an isolated area in Kottiyam near here, they said.
Rashid (33) was taken into custody on Sunday night, and his arrest was recorded today.
The accused, a resident of Velinellur, allegedly sexually assaulted the octogenarian while she was sleeping in her shop at Kottiyam.
”Locals saw her in the morning, informed her family, and took her to the hospital. The family filed a complaint with the police as well. The accused was caught on Sunday after verifying CCTV footage in the vicinity,” police said.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Actor Allu Arjun granted regular bail in theatre stampede case by local court in Hyderabad
BPSC exam row: Protests continue to rock Bihar as demonstrators disrupt traffic movement
Will protect our interests: India on China’s plan to build dam on Brahmaputra
Chhota Rajan gang member on the run for 16 years arrested in Mumbai
Union Carbide waste disposal: Two protesters attempt self-immolation in Pithampur, hospitalised
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Mangaluru: Illegal flexes and banners return to city streets
Actor Allu Arjun granted regular bail in theatre stampede case by local court in Hyderabad
BPSC exam row: Protests continue to rock Bihar as demonstrators disrupt traffic movement
Leopard sightings in Venur cause alarm; Forest officials install traps
Will protect our interests: India on China’s plan to build dam on Brahmaputra
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.