Young model gangraped inside car in Kochi, later dropped off in front of house; four people including woman arrested

KOCHI: In a shocking incident, a young model was gang-raped inside a car in Kochi. A woman and three youths were arrested by the police in the incident that took place last night. Three youths gangraped the model under the influence of alcohol.

The young model arrived at a bar in Kochi with her friend at around 8:30 last night. She collapsed in the bar at 10 pm. Following this, the youths took her in the car saying that they would take her to her residence. Her female friend did not get in the car. The youths then roamed around the city in the car and took turns raping the model inside the car. They later dropped her off in front of her house in Kakkanad. The incident came to light when she told her friend about it today.

After receiving a complaint this morning, the police went to the bar where the young woman went and conducted an investigation. The identity documents provided by the youth were found to contain fake addresses.

Following this, the police took the woman's friend into custody and questioned her. Upon questioning her, they found that all three youths hailed from Kodungalloor. The police took the accused into custody by Friday evening. They will be produced in court on Saturday.

The woman, who was subjected to gangrape, sought treatment at a private hospital in Kochi today. The police have shifted her to Kalamasery hospital. It is concluded that the female friend deliberately decided not to get into the car.