Police trace school teacher who went missing from Kozhikode
She was reportedly staying in a rented house along with a man posing as husband and wife
A schoolteacher who vanished from Thottilpalam, Kozhikode on October 5, has been apprehended along with her alleged companion in Pudussery, Palakkad district. The Kerala police, led by Sub Inspector C.P. Suhail, took the two individuals into custody on October 17. The woman and her companion, Abdul Samad from Vadakara, were staying in a rented house, presenting themselves as married.
Her disappearance was reported when her family members sought police intervention, and they also filed a plea at the Kerala High Court after a week passed without any information. Digital clues and Samad's utilization of multiple SIM cards aided the police in their investigation. They discovered that Samad had used seven SIM cards, and the pair communicated via WhatsApp using Wi-Fi connections provided by others' phones.
The teacher had previously gained public attention a decade ago when she developed a severe liver condition during pregnancy, leading to a public fundraising campaign after her husband donated a portion of his liver for a transplant. She subsequently joined the government service after clearing a Public Service Commission examination.
Police sources revealed that Samad had been implicated in a few criminal cases, including assault cases, and was suspected of exploiting the woman for financial gains. They emphasized that the case would be thoroughly investigated to uncover the full story.
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