Kochi: A girl working in Edappally was subjected to unparalleled harassment by her landlords. The girl, a native of Karnataka, came to the neighbour’s house where she was working and lodged a complaint last week. The girl came to the next house with a runny nose after being beaten by the family. Police have arrested the girl’s employer, Pavothithara Paul, in connection with a pox case. Celine Paul, Paul’s wife and chair of the Edappally Women’s Welfare Committee, is absconding.
The girl said she had been working in Edappally since she was 14 years old. On November 16, 2015, Celine brought a woman from Karnataka to do housework. There are indications that the girl whose mother died was sold by her stepmother and father. The girl said that her father had trampled her mother to death in front of her eyes. ” Do all the housework. The girl told police that when she complained to Celine, she said, “It’s your fault.” The girl said Paul had been sexually abused since she came to work. Following this, the police arrested Paul.
Paul ran a catering business attached to the house. It is alleged that the girl was used to distribute food there and to climb trees. The girl was also used for work at Paul’s daughter’s house. Despite complaining to the locals, no one informed the police or tried to rescue the girl. In the meantime, he tried to escape several times but to no avail. It is learned that there is no Aadhaar card in the girl’s name. Neighbors say Kovid has not even been vaccinated.
Unable to bear the brutality the previous day, the girl left home and took refuge in a nearby house. Celine was informed that the girl had entered the house, but Celine was not ready to go there at first. The locals said that he came when he was finally told that he would inform the police.
The girl had complained to her neighbors several times but was afraid of being reported to the police and prosecuted. The girl said that she had the courage to say everything openly because she was convinced that she had so many rights. According to the girl’s statement, Paul was arrested and remanded, but Cell was not arrested. It is learned that they have approached the high court seeking anticipatory bail.
English Summary: House Maid Reveals Acts of Torture, Sexual Abuse from House Owners in Edappally