Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Man Tied Up and Brutally Assaulted During Aluva Robbery
A 28-year-old man was walking near Aluva railway station early Sunday.
Two people allegedly attacked him and stole his belongings.
They reportedly tied his hands and legs with ropes.
They also pushed him into a nearby canal.
The attackers allegedly hit him with a granite stone.
He suffered broken ribs and a broken wrist.
His friends took him to a hospital after he contacted them.
Police are examining CCTV footage and looking for suspects.
A 28-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and robbed near Aluva railway station early Sunday.
Police said the two accused restrained him, tied his hands and legs, and pushed him into a canal.
The FIR said he suffered three right-rib fractures, a fractured wrist, and a chin wound.
The attackers allegedly took Rs 1,000 and a chain after threatening to kill him.
The victim is receiving ICU treatment while Aluva police investigate and track suspects using CCTV footage.
- Who
- A 28-year-old man, identified as Jofin Joju of Kodanad, and two alleged attackers.
- What
- Joju was allegedly assaulted, restrained, and robbed of Rs 1,000 and a chain.
- When
- Early Sunday morning; the report was issued on Monday, September 14, with the year not stated.
- Where
- Near Aluva railway station in Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- Police allege the attackers assaulted Joju during a robbery.
- Victim
- Jofin Joju, 28, of Kodanad
- Location
- Near Aluva railway station
- Injuries
- Three fractures to the right ribs, a fractured right wrist, and a chin wound
- Alleged loot
- Rs 1,000 and a chain
- Medical status
- Undergoing treatment in the ICU of a private hospital
- Investigation
- Aluva police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage
- Suspects
- Police said several suspects have been identified and efforts are underway to trace and interrogate them