Five arrested in Tirur over kidnapping and assault of Pattambi youth
Three women and two men were taken into custody in Kerala after police say they plotted to end a relationship by abducting the young man.
Five individuals were arrested in Tirur, Kerala, for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a youth from Pattambi, according to a report by The Hindu.
Who were the accused and where are they from?
The five detained include Safana, 19, of Pattambi; Nadia, 20, and Rabeeba, 25, both from Annara in Tirur; and their male companions Irshad, 28, and Azharudheen, 25, both residents of Paravanna, The Hindu reported.
What prior criminal background do some of the suspects have?
Police said Irshad and Azharudheen have previously faced action under the Kerala Anti‑Social Activities (Prevention) Act and are linked to cases involving drug trafficking, attempted murder and assault, according to The Hindu.
What legal steps were taken after the arrests?
The five were presented before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court at Tirur and were remanded in judicial custody, The Hindu noted.
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