Kerala gang rape survivor commits suicide; family alleges continuous police pressure

In a shocking incident from Kerala's Malappuram district, an 18-year-old rape survivor committed suicide on Thursday. victim who was living in rented quarters with her mor and bror was a survivor in three cases under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case after she was raped by six men including relatives two years back. 

Reportedly, she was alone at home when she hanged herself while her mor and bror were out. After discovering her, victim's family broke inside house and rushed her to hospital, however, she was declared dead on arrival. Later, girl's body was shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. 

Meanwhile, three POCSO cases that were registered two years ago identified six accused in case, including relatives of victim. Out of six, four of m were arrested by police. However, girl's mor had continuously alleged that victim was under pressure from police in connection with case which was registered at Feroke police station. Her mor also alleged that she was pressured to change her statement as y were trying to save accused. She also accused administration of t counselling victim even once after incident. 

Along with that, girl and her family were reportedly disturbed by occasional presence of police at house due to which y could t even get a house to rent as police were frequenting. family had recently moved into rented quarters where she w lives. 

Kerala government faces criticism over multiple reports of rape

 CPI(M)-led government in Kerala has recently come under fire over multiple cases of rape reported towards women, especially mirs. Slamming state government over victim's suicide, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took to Twitter and called out callousness of government. Sharing a news article, he tweeted, "In Kerala, a gang rape survivor dies by suicide following callousness of government. girl's mor slammed government officials and police for failing to support survivor. Lobby however will t visit Kerala as this doesn’t suit m."

Im: PTI