A case of brutal and extreme act of cruelty has come forth in Kottayam, Kollam where a Muslim youth has been arrested for abducting and raping a differently-abled 80-year-old woman while she was asleep.
The Kerala police detained one Rashid from Oyyur village in the Kottarakara Taluk for the heinous crime, reports the Hindu Post.
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A disabled woman, who relied on begging for her livelihood, was sleeping in front of a shop when Rashid committed a heinous act against her at night. He kidnapped and sexually assaulted her, showing no compassion despite her physical disabilities. After subjecting her to brutal torture, Rashid abandoned the partially unclothed victim on the road and fled the scene.
In a shocking incident that occurred at one o’clock on a Friday morning, this elderly woman, who had lost parts of her arms and legs, suffered injuries to her arms and head. Disturbingly, Rashid was relentless in his assault, both physically and sexually.
Following the incident, CCTV footage capturing the horrific abuse of the woman was made public. Subsequent investigation confirmed Rashid as the perpetrator. The footage showed him approaching the victim, attempting to undress her. When the woman woke up and resisted, Rashid repeatedly struck her in the head, causing her to fall to the ground. He then took her with him.
The next morning, the lady was discovered partially undressed and in a pool of blood at a desolate location near Sithara Junction, approximately one and a half kilometers away. She was first spotted by a temple Poojari and an auto driver who arrived at the nearby temple in the morning. They provided her with clothing and took her to the hospital. The victim’s son was alerted by a watchman, who then reported the incident to the police.
Despite a significant increase in crimes against women and children in recent times, the ruling Green Communists in Kerala continue to assert that the state leads in women’s safety. Criminals appear to have lost their fear, as law and order appear to be in disarray. There are concerns that Rashid may receive a lenient prison sentence and could potentially pose a threat once again on the streets in the near future.
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