KATTAPPANA: A man who had been lodged in Peerumedu Sub-jail for allegedly sexually abusing her daughter was found on Tuesday with his genital chopped off by someone.

It was Kumaly Daimukku native Churali (42), who was found inside the cell with his injured genital.

The incident came to light after the accused started crying in pain and blood was seen oozing out from the cell. The jail authorities explained that the accused had inflicted injury upon himself using the shaving blade given to prisoners.

He was first rushed to Taluk hospital but was soon referred to Kottayam Medical College, where he was subjected to emergency surgery. The court had granted bail to the accused who was arrested four months ago. But he had to continue in remand as the guarantors didn’t turn up.