Youth held for allegedly raping transwoman in Kochi - The HinduPublished - October 04, 2026 11:44 pm IST - KOCHIThe Palarivattom police on Sunday (October 4, 2026) arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly raping and blackmailing a transwoman. The arrested is Muhammed Shafil of Tanur, Malappuram.The youth, who reportedly befriended the survivor through social media, is accused of sexual assault, recording visuals, and extorting ₹1.18 lakh by threatening to circulate the videos on social media. The alleged incident occurred in July.The police said he had been out on bail in a POCSO case. The Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court remanded him in judicial custody for 14 days.Published - October 04, 2026 11:44 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }