Police claim bid by APP to influence Paravoor rape case

Police today claimed to have unearthed an alleged attempt by an assistant public prosecutor to help some accused in the sensational rape of a minor girl by 100 odd men over a period of time in 2010, a charge denied by him.
Assistant Public Prosecutor Ayub Khan allegedly attempted to influence the case by seeking bribe from some of the accused, sources in the Crime Branch police said.
The sources said police have "secured strong evidences" to establish the charge against him.
However, when approached by some local TV channels, Khan denied any kind of malpractice by him.
State Public Prosecutor Mohan C Menon is learnt to have been approached by Crime Branch officials seeking his removal from his responsibilities.

The Paravoor rape case dates back to 2010 in which a minor teenage girl was allegedly raped by at least 100 odd men over a period of time.

Five persons, including her parents were convicted by an Additional Sessions court last year.
The case came to light in 2011 after the girl from Paravoor complained to her aunt about her plight after which a police complaint was lodged.
In her complaint, the girl had said her father, who used to do small roles in Malayalam films, was the first to rape her.
The victim was taken to various places and raped after being promised roles in films.

There are 148 accused in the cases and 100 persons have so far been arrested.