Mob trial for talking to male friend; woman dies by suicide in Kerala? three SDPI activists arrested

In a shocking incident, a 40-year-old woman died by suicide in Kerala’s Kannur district after she was allegedly publicly humiliated by a group of men for talking to her male friend.

 

Three Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) activists have been arrested in connection with the incident. SDPI is a political offshoot of the banned Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI).

 

According to reports, the woman, identified as Rasina, was found dead at her home at Kayalode in Pinarayi on Tuesday.

 

Police arrested V.C. Mubsheer (28), K.A. Faisal (34) and V.K. Rafnas (24) after a suicide note was found at the spot mentioning their names. A Thalassery court has remanded them in judicial custody.

 

The alleged incident took place on Sunday when a group of people questioned Rasina when she was talking to her male friend near the Achankara church in Kayalode.

 

They allegedly assaulted her friend and detained him for over five hours. They also took away his mobile phone and tablet and summoned his family members to an SDPI office before releasing him late at night, reported Manorama Online.

 

According to police, Rasina was deeply disturbed after the incident. They said more accused may have been involved in the case and that an investigation is underway.

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