India
Kumily Daimukku native Churali in Kerala was held as an under-trial prisoner in Peermade sub-jail after he was charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly raping his daughter.
Kattappana: A 42-year-old man, who had been lodged in Peerumedu sub-jail for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter was found injured on Tuesday with his genital chopped off.
Kumily Daimukku native Churali from Idukki district, Kerala, was held as an under-trial prisoner in the jail. There was no one to furnish documents and process his release after being granted bail by the court. He was charged under the POCSO Act. Churali, who was reportedly reeling under guilt, decided to go ahead and cut off his own private part.
The incident came to limelight after the accused started crying in pain and blood was seen flowing out from the cell. The jail officials said that the accused had inflicted injury upon himself using the shaving blade given to prisoners.
Every Tuesday morning, sub-jail officials allow the prisoners to shave, using prison-issued razors. Officials reported that while shaving on Tuesday morning, the accused suddenly cut off his penis and threw it out of his cell.
He was first taken to the hospital in the sub-division. Later, he was referred to the Kottayam Medical College, where he underwent emergency surgery. The court had granted bail to the accused, who was arrested four months ago. But, he had to continue in remand as the guarantors didn’t turn up.
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