Kerala Police Refute Claims of Investigation Lapse in Sexual Harassment Case
Police deny lapse in probe into sexual harassment of accident victim in Kerala's Alappuzha
Hindustan Times
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The Alappuzha District Police Chief has denied any lapses in the investigation of a sexual harassment case involving a woman injured in an accident in Kayamkulam, Kerala. The victim alleged that her confidential statement was not recorded and a medical examination was delayed, prompting the State Police Chief to seek a detailed report.
- 01Alappuzha District Police Chief submitted a report denying investigation lapses.
- 02Victim alleged sexual harassment by Sinil Sabad while being transported to the hospital.
- 03Police have recorded witness statements and are awaiting court approval for the victim's statement.
- 04Sabad was released on bail due to the nature of the charges.
- 05Further interrogation of Sabad will occur once the victim's statement is recorded.
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The Alappuzha District Police Chief, MP Mohanachandran, has submitted a report to State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar, denying any lapses in the investigation of a sexual harassment case involving a woman injured in an accident in Kayamkulam, Kerala. The incident occurred on April 4 when the victim was traveling with a family friend and was allegedly sexually harassed by Sinil Sabad, a local trader, during her transport to the hospital. The victim expressed concerns that her confidential statement had not been recorded and that a medical examination had not been conducted even after more than a week post-incident. The police have stated that witness statements have been recorded, and they are currently awaiting court approval to record the victim's confidential statement. Following this, Sabad will be interrogated again, and further actions will be determined based on the evidence gathered during the investigation. Sabad was released on bail as the charges against him carry a punishment of less than seven years.
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The case highlights ongoing concerns about the handling of sexual harassment cases in Kerala, particularly regarding timely investigations and victim support.
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