Kozhikode gang-rape: Two more  arrested, role of lodge operators being investigated

KOZHIKODE: Two more accused have been arrested in the Chevayoor gang-rape case. Those arrested have been identified as Nijas and Suhail. Police are also investigating the role of the lodge operators.

Earlier, the police had arrested Atholi natives KA Ajnas and NP Fahad in the case. The results of the victim's medical examination will be available today.

According to the police, Ajnas had met the woman through social media. Following this, he pretended to be in love with her and called her to Kozhikode. When the woman reached Kozhikode, Ajnas, Fahad and two others took her to a private lodge and sexually assaulted her by giving her alcohol and drugs.

The woman became unconscious when she was sexually assaulted at the terrace of the building. Following this, the accused rushed her to the hospital and fled from the scene. It was the hospital authorities that informed the police about the sexual assault.