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Four remanded in judicial custody for alleged drug-facilitated sexual assault in Kerala
Police in Kozhikode have secured judicial custody of four accused in connection with a sexual assault case involving the use of drugs. Investigators suspect additional persons may be involved in the incident.
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A judicial magistrate in Kozhikode remanded four accused in custody following their arrest in connection with an alleged drug-facilitated sexual assault. The arrests were made after a case was registered at a local police station detailing the serious criminal allegations.
During preliminary investigations, officers indicated they would seek extended custody to conduct detailed interrogation of the accused. Law enforcement sources revealed that the investigation has uncovered potential involvement of additional individuals beyond those currently in custody.
Police stated they are pursuing multiple leads to establish the full scope of the alleged incident and identify any accomplices. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to gather evidence and testimonies.
The accused have been remanded in judicial custody pending further legal proceedings. Further updates on the investigation are expected in the coming days as the case progresses through the judicial system.