Mohammed Adinan, a 22-year-old man from Arakkapady, was arrested for attempting to kill a survivor.
KOCHI: A 22-year-old man, who was recently released on bail in a POCSO case, was arrested for allegedly attempting to kill the survivor. Police said he attacked her after being released on bail, allegedly holding a grudge against her for filing the complaint that led to his arrest.
Police said Adinan allegedly trespassed into the house where the survivor lives, assaulted her and stabbed her. Police said he had not sustained any major injuries and was given medical attention. The accused, identified as Mohammed Adinan of Arakkapady in Perumbavoor, was arrested by Perumbavoor police. A neighbour who intervened was also injured in the attack.
Adinan had earlier been arrested and remanded in judicial custody in connection with a case involving the alleged sexual assault of the girl. The incident took place on Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the accused sustained injuries on Tuesday after jumping from the first floor of the court complex in Perumbavoor.
The investigation team comprised Circle Inspector G P Manuraj, SHO A Akshay Kumar, Sub-Inspector S L Arjun, Grade SIs Joby George and Subhash Thankappan, and CPO P S Sibin.