Two Men Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Woman with False Job Promise
Two Men Arrested for Assaulting Woman with False Job Promise

TUTICORIN: Two men were arrested on Monday on charges of sexually assaulting a young woman. They allegedly lured her with a false promise of employment and drugged her.

Details of the Incident

Police said the duo, identified as Balamurugan (32) of Arumugamangalam near Srivaikuntam, and Jayapal (34) from Ramanathapuram district, befriended the survivor, a resident of the Srivaikuntam area. Under the pretext of helping her secure a job, they took her in a car to a private lodge at Ervadi near Ramanathapuram.

Modus Operandi

According to police, the accused mixed a sedative in her drink and sexually assaulted her when she became unconscious. The survivor lodged a complaint on Saturday, leading to the registration of a case and the arrest of the two men.

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Legal Proceedings

The accused were produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody at Palayamkottai prison on Monday. Investigations are ongoing to determine if they have been involved in similar crimes.

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