Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday warned of stringent police action against illegal spas and those involved in criminal intimidation, extortion and sex rackets operating under their guise.
“Stringent action will be taken by the police. Police had already arrested two of the accused, identified as Sreeraj and Jith Martin, and remanded them to judicial custody. The survivor informed her partner about the incident and later lodged a complaint with the police.
The crime occurred on October 2, and four people were allegedly involved in the assault, police said on Monday.
Instructions have already been given to the DGP, who is examining the matter,” Chennithala told reporters while responding to questions about the incident. Strong police action would be taken as exploitation taking place under the guise of spas cannot be accepted, Chennithala said, adding that there were also complaints of money extortion and sex rackets. “The police will conduct a strong investigation,” he added.
Police said two accused in connection with the gang rape case Saranya alias Ammu and Sanju were apprehended on Tuesday night in Wayanad.
