Chennithala warns of action against illegal spas, sex rackets

Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam - Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has warned of stringent police action against illegal spas and those involved in criminal activities such as extortion and sex rackets, following a gang rape incident. The assault took place when a woman was allegedly lured to Kalamassery in Kochi under the pretense of a job opportunity at a spa.

Chennithala stated that police have already received numerous complaints regarding fraudulent practices, sexual assaults, and intimidation taking place under the guise of spas across various regions of Kerala, particularly in Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Thiruvananthapuram. He emphasized that exploitation under the cover of spas is unacceptable and a strong police investigation will be conducted.

Two accused, Saranya alias Ammu and Sanju, were arrested in Wayanad on Tuesday night, while two others, Sreeraj and Jith Martin, were detained and remanded to judicial custody. The survivor informed her partner about the assault on October 2, and police are working to establish the full sequence of events.