Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : Kochi City Police Arrest Man Accused of Raping Woman
Kochi city police have apprehended a 43-year-old man, Joshua Michele, who was accused of raping a 51-year-old woman in Kakkanad. The victim had been enduring constant threats and sexual assaults by Michele at her flat. After the incident, Michele went into hiding but was eventually tracked down and arrested by the police in Bengaluru.
Michele, a native of Kottayam, was produced before the court and has been remanded. The investigation into the case was led by Inspector Santhosh PR of the Infopark police station.
Man Arrested for Defaming Woman on Social Media
In another incident, a 33-year-old man named Rejin Alex was arrested by Kochi city police for engaging in sexually explicit language with a woman at a spa and filming their conversation. He later published the video on his social media platforms. The incident took place in 2018 at a spa located at High Court Junction. Alex, a resident of Cherthala in Alappuzha, was taken into custody by the police.
Four Individuals Apprehended for Robbery at Women’s Hostel
Three men and a woman have been arrested by the police for committing a robbery at a women’s hostel in Kochi. The incident occurred on November 11, around noon, when the accused entered the hostel and threatened the residents with weapons. They stole mobile phones and gold items, including a chain and a ring. The accused were identified as Sejin Pais (21), Kayees Majid (35), Jaison Francis (39), and Manu (30). They were apprehended in Irinjalakuda town by the Ernakulam town police. The investigation was conducted under the guidance of Kochi City Police Commissioner Sudarshan IPS and led by Inspector S Faisal of the Ernakulam town police.
These recent incidents highlight the importance of prompt police action in ensuring the safety and security of the citizens of Kochi. The police’s swift response in apprehending the accused individuals sends a strong message that such crimes will not be tolerated.
In related news, the Calangute police in Goa have arrested Omprakash, who was wanted in a Kerala attempted murder case. Omprakash had fled after committing the crime and was staying at a resort in Calangute. He was apprehended by the police and handed over to the Kerala police for further legal proceedings.
Additionally, in Delhi, a man named Mani Kumar, who was accused of a bank robbery in Bihar, was arrested while working as a security guard at a cafe in Connaught Place. Kumar, a habitual criminal, had fled to Nepal after the robbery. The Bihar Police initiated an investigation, leading to Kumar’s arrest near the Red Fort parking lot.
These arrests demonstrate the dedication and efficiency of law enforcement agencies in ensuring the safety and security of the public. The cooperation between different state police forces is crucial in apprehending criminals and bringing them to justice.