75-year-old woman allegedly raped brutally in Kerala

In a gruesome incident, a 75-year old lady was allegedly raped brutally and injuries inflicted on her body and internal organs on the rural parts of Ernakulam district in Kerala.

The incident took place near Puthenkurish, about 20 kilometres from Kochi city. The victim is now battling for life at a private medical college in Kollencherry. Four persons, including two women, were learnt to be taken into custody by the police in this connection.

Local police said that a case was registered at Puthenkurish police station for various sections, including rape and atrocities towards SC/ST community member.

According to police sources, the victim was staying at Kollencherry. One of her family friends reportedly took her to her house at Pankode, which is close to Kollencherry, on Sunday. She was later admitted to a nearby private hospital with the injuries and later shifted to the medical college. The hospital authorities reported the matter to the police. Injuries were inflicted using sharp objects all over her body. An emergency surgery was performed owing to injuries to internal organs.

The Kerala Women's Commission directed the government to meet the treatment expenses of the victim and to ensure proper investigation to nab the accused. The commission chairperson M C Josephine called on the victim.

The suspects in the case were allegedly involved in sexual offences earlier also, said local sources.