Drug-induced gang-rape: Four accused remanded in judicial custody in Kozhikode

The Kozhikode rural police have arrested four persons in connection with an alleged drug-induced gang-rape reported in Perambra area after a night-long search in different parts of Kozhikode district.

The accused have been identified as Valiyaparamba Jasif, 39, of Velliyur; Chamboli Sakkir Hussain, 49, of Karuvannur; Kalayamkulathu Rejeesh, 40 and Thanippatta Abhilash, 46, of Naduvannur. They were remanded in judicial custody on Saturday (September 12, 2026).

According to the Perambra police, the survivor alleged in her complaint that she was forcefully administered alcohol and other intoxicants before being sexually assaulted at different places and on several occasions over the past two years. She also claimed that one of the accused recorded the assault and then threatened to share it with others.

The police launched a manhunt for the suspects shortly after receiving the complaint on Friday (September 11) and traced the four accused to various places, including Kappad and Mankavu, and arrested them.

A senior police officer attached to the investigation team said some of the accused have a criminal background. Notably, Rejeesh was arrested under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act and was serving a jail term in connection with the attack on his father.

Police suspect that more people may be involved and are conducting a detailed investigation to establish the circumstances and the full extent of the alleged offences. Police custody of the accused would also be sought to progress the ongoing investigation.

Published – 13 Sep 2026 11:44 IST