Mohammad Irshad had waited for the girl to return with the items she had purchased. Later, he forcibly took her to a secluded spot and committed the act of rape.
The video of Moinuddin Ansari raping the victim was shared on a village WhatsApp group, from where it went viral on social media. The principal of the college confirmed seeing the video in the group and recognising Ansari.
The court said that it adopted a balanced approach after taking notice of the fact that the victim and the accused were married and leading a normal married life.
The alleged role of an RPF officer, a senior education official, and a politician shows how deep the rot runs in Kerala, eroding trust in the very institutions meant to protect society.
The victim accused Khan of taking her photographs and posting them on social media with the caption “Enjoy Full Night. Book Now” along with her phone number, which resulted in obscene phone calls.
At present, given the communal tensions, a massive police force has been deployed at the spot. A special investigation team has also been formed to recover the girl and look for the accused who are absconding at present.
The investigation disclosed that the girl met a number of the accused at a private bus station in Pathanamthitta after which she was driven to several locations where she endured the heinous violations.