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Crime
Mother arrested in Kochi for aiding son's assault on 17-year-old over Instagram
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:43 PM
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Police in Edappally, Kochi, have detained a woman for allegedly participating in the assault of a 17-year-old boy at her rented residence.
Police in Edappally, Kochi, have detained a woman for her alleged involvement in the physical assault of a 17-year-old boy. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at the woman's rented accommodation on Changampuzha Road in Edappally North.
According to police sources, the victim was left injured following the attack. The woman was held in connection with the case for allegedly joining her son and his friends in the assault. Authorities stated that the confrontation stemmed from messages exchanged on the social media platform Instagram.
The case has been registered at the local police station, and further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the incident. The victim has been treated for his injuries, while the accused individuals face charges related to the assault.
According to police sources, the victim was left injured following the attack. The woman was held in connection with the case for allegedly joining her son and his friends in the assault. Authorities stated that the confrontation stemmed from messages exchanged on the social media platform Instagram.
The case has been registered at the local police station, and further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the incident. The victim has been treated for his injuries, while the accused individuals face charges related to the assault.