Kerala: Civil service aspirant alleges rape by friend in apartment in Thiruvananthapuram

A female student in Thiruvananthapuram has filed a police complaint alleging rape by her friend, Cooper Deepu, who allegedly fled Kerala after the incident. The crime occurred at an apartment in Kulathoor, and the Kazhakkoottam police have registered a case.

Thiruvananthapuram: A female student in Thiruvananthapuram has filed a police complaint alleging rape by a friend, identified as Cooper Deepu. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on October 7 at an apartment in Kulathoor.

The 24-year-old complainant, a civil service aspirant, stated that Cooper Deepu, a friend, visited her residence and committed the crime after giving her liquor. Following the incident, Deepu allegedly fled Kerala.

The Kazhakkoottam police station has registered a case based on the complaint. Investigations have been intensified to apprehend Deepu.

The police reported that the accused may be in possession of evidence, including visuals of the incident, which he allegedly recorded. The police have assured swift action in the case and are working to track down the accused. 

According to the complaint, Deepu arrived at the apartment around 11 pm, claiming he had information about the 24-year-old woman's boyfriend. The complainant's roommate was present in the apartment but was asleep. Deepu allegedly forced the victim to consume alcohol and then raped her.

The accused also threatened to release visuals of the incident if the woman reported it. The woman, accompanied by her boyfriend, filed the complaint.