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Apart from examining the girl’s school records, the investigators are looking into the reported existence of two Aadhaar cards linked to her. Thiruvananthapuram : A special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor at spas in Kovalam has travelled to Andhra Pradesh to gather details about her childhood, family background and educational history, as investigators seek to establish the circumstances leading to the alleged offences. The exercise is expected to help the team verify documentary records and piece together her background.
A team led by SI Vinod Vikramaditya left for Andhra Pradesh on Friday.
Meanwhile, a forensic team inspected a homestay on Kovalam’s Beach Road allegedly owned by the third accused, Sajith Kumar (47). Those currently in judicial remand include spa owners Sajith Kumar (47) and Nishanth (46), the girl’s maternal aunt and her husband and Anuroop, a health inspector at the Thiruvananthapuram corporation’s Ulloor zonal office. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
Police said the forensic examination yielded further evidence but declined to disclose details. The girl had reportedly stayed at the property with her maternal aunt, who is an accused in the case, and her husband. The findings are expected to form part of the evidence being collected in the ongoing investigation. The SIT is also planning to send a team to Chennai following information that one of the accused spa owners operated an establishment there and that the girl may have been exploited there as well. Investigators are examining the possible interstate links as part of the wider probe. The SIT is expected to seek the accused’s custody next week for further questioning. Download the TOI App.