Minister Bindu Krishna Visits Kochi Gang Rape Survivor
· India · The Hindu, Al Jazeera
Kerala Minister for Women and Child Development Bindu Krishna visited the survivor of an alleged gang rape at the Government Medical College in Kalamassery on Saturday. The minister pledged full government support and care for the survivor while assuring that the accused will be brought to justice. Officials confirmed that psychological counselling sessions are being provided to help the survivor cope with trauma. The alleged assault took place on October 2, 2026, at a city lodge where the woman was reportedly lured under the guise of a manager job interview before being drugged and assaulted.
Why it matters
High-level government intervention in heinous crime cases underscores state accountability and the immediate need for robust victim support systems in Kerala.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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