An auto rickshaw driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl after drugging her with spiked juice in Kerala’s Adoor, police stated on Saturday.

The arrested accused was recognized as Vinod, a local of Adoor, who had gone into hiding after police registered a case in opposition to him.

In keeping with police, the 28-year-old sufferer was residing individually from her husband close to Vinod’s home.

Police officers at Adoor police station stated the girl used to rent Vinod’s auto rickshaw for travelling functions.

In February this 12 months, the accused allegedly drugged the girl with spiked juice and sexually assaulted her, police stated.

Police alleged that he later recorded movies of the sufferer and threatened and sexually harassed her a number of occasions.

As Vinod allegedly continued threatening to share the movies on social media, the sufferer knowledgeable her husband concerning the matter.

Police stated that in a match of rage, Vinod additionally allegedly assaulted the girl, following which she approached the police station and lodged a grievance final month.

As there was a delay in arresting Vinod, the complainant approached the District Police Chief, after which the investigation was intensified and the accused was arrested on Friday evening.

Police officers stated Vinod was being interrogated and efforts have been underway to get well digital proof associated to the case.

He would later be produced earlier than a court docket as a part of remand procedures, police added.

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