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Crime
Police arrest ninth suspect from Tamil Nadu in Kovalam spa sexual assault case
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:31 AM
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Kerala police have taken into custody the ninth accused, a man from Tamil Nadu, in the ongoing sexual assault investigation at a spa in Kovalam.
Police in Kerala announced the arrest of the ninth person alleged to be involved in the sexual assault that took place at a spa in the coastal town of Kovalam. The accused, identified as a resident of Tamil Nadu, was apprehended following a series of investigations that began after the initial complaint was lodged.
The Kovalam spa case has drawn significant public attention, with earlier arrests of eight suspects already made by law enforcement agencies. Authorities say the latest arrest is part of a broader effort to dismantle the network behind the alleged crimes.
Investigators continue to gather evidence and are pursuing additional leads to identify any remaining persons of interest. The police have urged witnesses to come forward and cooperate with the ongoing probe to ensure a thorough resolution of the case.
The Kovalam spa case has drawn significant public attention, with earlier arrests of eight suspects already made by law enforcement agencies. Authorities say the latest arrest is part of a broader effort to dismantle the network behind the alleged crimes.
Investigators continue to gather evidence and are pursuing additional leads to identify any remaining persons of interest. The police have urged witnesses to come forward and cooperate with the ongoing probe to ensure a thorough resolution of the case.