‘Assault’ on women: lookout notice to be issued against main accused
The police are preparing to issue a lookout notice for Ali Akbar, the main suspect in the assault of two young women in Kochi. Akbar, who has a criminal history, is believed to be involved in an illegal prostitution racket. Three accomplices have been arrested and are currently in judicial custody as the investigation continues.
- ▪The assault occurred on June 2, 2026, around 4:30 a.m. on Chakkalapadam Road in Kaloor.
- ▪Ali Akbar has a prior criminal record and was previously involved in a POCSO case.
- ▪Three individuals associated with Akbar have been arrested and are in judicial custody.
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The police probing the alleged assault on two young women at Kaloor are set to issue a lookout circular against the prime accused, Ali Akbar, a native of Palakkad. The investigators said Akbar had a criminal history and was booked in a POCSO case within the city limits earlier.Police sources said Akbar was allegedly involved in an illegal prostitution racket under the cover of a lodging business.Akbar and six others are on the run, while the three arrested— Alvin, a native of Edappal in Malappuram, Arun and Sabith, both natives of Mannarkkad in Palakkad— have been remanded in judicial custody. The trio were employees of Akbar.The investigation team, meanwhile, raided a lodging facility run by Akbar on Kaloor-Puthiya Road.
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