KOCHI — Kerala police arrested a woman on Tuesday for allegedly joining her son and his friends to physically assault a 17-year-old boy over contentious social media messages. Investigators confirmed the violent episode occurred on Saturday inside a rented residence situated along Changampuzha Road in Edappally North, leaving the minor victim with multiple injuries.
Local law enforcement officials revealed the confrontation stemmed from digital altercations. The victim had reportedly exchanged provocative Instagram messages with members of the group.
Things escalated quickly.
The suspects lured the 17-year-old to the private apartment under the pretext of resolving their digital feud. Once inside the premises, the situation turned physical, according to preliminary statements recorded by investigating officers.
Police Investigation and Arrests
Local police units acted swiftly after the victim’s family filed a formal complaint at the nearest police station. Medical examinations confirmed the minor sustained blunt force injuries during the altercation.
Officers handling the case arrested the prime accused woman alongside her son following sustained interrogation sessions.
Investigators are tracing the other juvenile participants involved in the assault. Cyber cell units have secured the mobile devices used to exchange the disputed Instagram messages to extract forensic evidence.
Legal proceedings continue under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice Act. Further arrests remain likely as local authorities examine CCTV footage retrieved from the vicinity of the Edappally North residence.
