The couple had gone to the beach near the Ponnani harbor area late at night. Following a dispute fueled by suspicion, Mohammad allegedly strangled Fathima with a shawl.
He attempted to bury her body in the sand, but local residents discovered the remains the following morning after seeing a limb protruding from the sand. KERALA PONNANI BEACH RAPE
In November 2024, the Kerala High Court struck down a lower court order that had directed a magistrate to investigate the allegations, citing "procedural irregularities". However, the High Court also questioned the significant delay in the initial investigation of these serious claims. 3. Broader Context: Crime Trends in Malappuram The couple had gone to the beach near
While there are no official reports of a "rape" incident specifically at in recent years, the area has been at the center of high-profile crime news involving sexual assault allegations against officials and a recent gruesome murder at the beach itself. In November 2024, the Kerala High Court struck
The Ponnani area is part of the , which has seen several sensational sexual assault cases recently: