KOZHIKODE: CPM leaders accused in the case of sexually abusing branch committee member in Vadakara have been taken into custody. Muliyeri branch secretary P P Baburaj and DYFI regional secretary T P Lijeesh were taken into custody from Karimbanapalam.

The police registered a case against the two on Saturday for allegedly barging into her house and sexually abusing her many times. They committed the act after threatening her.

A detailed statement of the complainant was registered. She was also subjected to a medical examination. However, K K Rema MLA had alleged that there was an attempt to save the accused. The accused were arrested after this.

In the meanwhile, there was a strong demand within the party not to allow the accused to escape. It was alleged that some local leaders tried to settle the case despite constant harassment. The complainant approached the police as she believed that she would not get justice from the party.