MALA: A 19-year-old girl here in Ashtamachira has complained that she was sexually abused several times by her Facebook acquaintances. As per her statement, she was taken to Angamaly, Chalakkudy, Perinthalmanna, Irinjalakkuda and abused. There are indications that women are also in the group that abused the girl.

On last day, the girl tried to commit suicide after which she was entered into a private hospital in Chalakkudy. The news about abuse came out when the Mala Police reached out to the hospital to record the girl’s statement. The girl’s mother scolded her for leaving the house, after which she attempted to commit suicide by overdosing with drugs.

The police have initiated a probe in the leadership of Mala CI Sajin Sasi.