India News | Man Attempts to Murder Minor Girl in Kerala, Found Hanging from Tree
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 63-year-old man allegedly tried to murder a minor girl on Saturday, who he had sexually abused, and the trial in that case was about to begin soon. He was later found dead by hanging from a tree near Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district, police said.
Kochi, Aug 19 (PTI) A 63-year-old man allegedly tried to murder a minor girl on Saturday, who he had sexually abused, and the trial in that case was about to begin soon. He was later found dead by hanging from a tree near Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district, police said.
The girl, who is a relative of the accused was attacked at her residence near Koothattukulam, they said.
"The man attacked her with a sharp weapon at around 11.30 AM. She escaped to a neighbour's place who took her to a hospital," police said.
She is currently undergoing treatment at Kottayam medical college hospital.
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Police said the deceased man had in 2022 allegedly abused the girl. A case was registered and the trial was about to begin.
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