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The constabulary investigating the alleged pack rape of a pistillate astatine an Ayurveda spa astatine Thiruvalla successful Kottayam, Kerala, person clarified that the onslaught was not orchestrated oregon commissioned by anyone.
According to officials, the pack had approached the spa seeking extortion money, but the onslaught was not linked to immoderate ‘quotation’, arsenic had been suggested earlier. The accused demanded ₹50,000, and erstwhile the outgo was not made, the worker was subjected to intersexual battle astatine weapon point. All six accused successful the lawsuit person present been arrested, with the cardinal accused, Subin Alexander, besides known arsenic Marana Subin, presently successful constabulary custody for interrogation.
Earlier, the spa proprietor had alleged that the battle was related to a quotation issued by a competitor.
In the aftermath of the incident, the constabulary person begun inspections of Ayurveda spas operating successful and astir Thiruvalla. Officials stated that a fewer establishments were recovered operating without valid registration and notices person been issued to them. A probe is besides connected to ascertain whether immoderate of these firms had violated helium ineligible stipulations with respect to offering massage services.
While 4 of the accused were already successful custody, the remaining two, identified arsenic Kiran and Sajin, surrendered astatine the Thiruvalla constabulary presumption precocious connected Thursday. Earlier, the aforesaid day, the constabulary had arrested different suspect, Prashobh, from Ranni.
The probe is besides examining claims by the subsister that a pistillate workfellow astatine the spa whitethorn person been complicit successful the assault. In addition, a departmental enquiry has been initiated into allegations of collusion betwixt definite constabulary officers and immoderate of the accused.
Meanwhile, the constabulary person moved to initiate preventive measures nether the KAAPA Act against Subin, the cardinal accused, who had antecedently served a condemnation nether the aforesaid act. This measurement is intended to guarantee helium remains successful custody adjacent if granted bail successful the pack rape case. The District Police Chief has submitted a proposal to the District Collector successful this regard.
