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Kerala police arrest aunt, her husband in minor's spa assault case
Andhra Pradesh authorities have handed over a woman and her husband to Kerala police in connection with alleged sexual assault on a minor girl at a spa facility. The couple was apprehended following an investigation into the incident.
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Law enforcement officials in Kerala have taken into custody a woman and her spouse, who is the minor girl's aunt's husband, in relation to an assault case reported at a spa in the state. The accused were arrested in Andhra Pradesh and subsequently handed over to Kerala police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
The case emerged following a complaint filed regarding the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl at a spa establishment. Authorities launched an investigation that led them to identify the suspects and coordinate with counterparts across state lines to apprehend them.
The arrested individuals are currently in police custody as investigators gather evidence and statements related to the allegations. Further details regarding the specific charges and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety and exploitation in commercial establishments across South India. Police have indicated that the investigation is continuing as more details emerge from the interrogation of the accused.