KOZHIKODE: An acupuncture therapist was arrested in Kozhikode for sexually abusing a woman during treatment. The arrested is Anil Kumar (42) of Puthuppanam in Vadakara. He was arrested by the Vadakara police following a complaint filed.

The incident happened yesterday at the Electro Homeopathy Centre for Wellness Centre near Vadakara district hospital. The woman had come to the hospital for backpain treatment. Anil Kumar forcibly abused her during treatment.

The woman, who escaped from the hospital, went straight to Vadakara police station and reported the incident. The police said they would investigate whether the accused had committed similar acts before.