The Melparamba police in Kasaragod have arrested two individuals in connection with the rape and impregnation of a 29-year-old woman, whose husband had reportedly abandoned her.
According to the police, Badruddin, 58, and P.V. Purushothaman, 43, residing within the Melaparamba police station limits, were arrested on Saturday. Search has been intensified for the third accused who is on the run.
The victim, who is reportedly suffering from mental health issues, endured sexual abuse for the past one year from three individuals.
The incident came to light when the woman became pregnant. The arrested were presented before the Hosdurg First Class Magistrate Court and remanded for two weeks.
A police team led by Melparamba inspector T. Uttamdas, including sub-inspector Arunmohan, civil policemen Pradeep Kumar and Sujatha, arrested the suspects.
