Rape Complaint vs Extortion Claim: Twist In Kochi Doctor Assault Case

The doctor, who has been evading arrest, has denied sexually assaulting a 50-year-old woman at a hotel near Kochi's Infopark on October 10. In his bail petition, he maintains that the complainant was a long-time patient with whom he shared a close friendship.
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