Assam native held for brutal rape of elderly woman in Ernakulam
The survivor, a woman in her 60s, is a native of Alappuzha
The survivor, a woman in her 60s, is a native of Alappuzha
The survivor, a woman in her 60s, is a native of Alappuzha
Kochi: A guest worker was taken into custody on Saturday for brutally raping an elderly woman in Ernakulam.
The accused is Assam-native Firdos. He was taken into custody by the Kadavanthara Police and will be presented before a court later. He has reportedly confessed to the crime.
The incident took place on December 13 at Kammattipadam near the Ernakulam North Railway Station. The survivor, a woman in her 60s, is understood to be a native of Alappuzha.
She was rescued by residents from the bushes. She was found bleeding heavily and rushed to the hospital. She remains hospitalised, but her condition is understood to be stable.
According to reports, there were injuries to her genitals, besides bite marks on the body.