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Kerala Police Detain Madurai Man in Kazhakoottam Hostel Assault Case

Police report a confession, with forensic confirmation pending.

Overview

  • The man was taken into custody in Madurai and brought to Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday night in connection with the October 17 complaint.
  • Deputy Commissioner Farash T said the suspect, a lorry driver from Madurai, has confessed to the attack.
  • Police said an identification parade and scientific examinations are pending to corroborate the confession.
  • Investigators identified the suspect by reviewing area CCTV and tracking vehicle movements after the victim could not recognize her attacker.
  • Authorities have not disclosed the man's identity, and potential links to other cases are being examined.