Overview
- Investigators in Pathanamthitta arrested Ranjith Rajan, 24, and his friend Ajas/Ajesh, 19, after reclassifying the case as attempted murder.
- The incident occurred on December 23 around 5:30 pm at Vazhamuttam East as the 21-year-old victim rode home from a coaching class.
- Police say a car intentionally rammed the scooter before the ex-boyfriend arrived separately, identified himself to bystanders as her husband, and took her to a private hospital in Konni.
- CCTV footage, local witness statements, and tracing of the vehicle led police to conclude the crash was planned to generate sympathy and regain the woman’s trust or family approval.
- The woman suffered a dislocated right elbow, a fractured little finger, and multiple cuts, and the suspects have been produced before a local court as the probe continues.