Kerala shocker: 90-year-old cancer patient raped

Mangalore Today News Network

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 21, 2016: A 90-year-old cancer patient has been raped her neighbour in Kadakkal in Kollam district of Kerala.

 

The victim told the media that the accused knew the layout of the house.

"The accused entered my house through the back door. This can be done only by someone who knows the house well," she said.

"I pleaded with him not to harm me but he did not listen... I want the police to arrest the accused," she added.

While the crime took place five days ago, it came to light only on Wednesday.

A case has been registered under IPC section 377-D and 354

Kollam Rural Superintendent of Police Ajitha Begum told the media that police officials had taken the victim’s statement.

"An FIR has been registered. We will probe the incident by speaking to her relatives and those who met her after the incident," said Begum.