Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Kerala Resort Owner Surrenders After Allegedly Assaulting Tribal Man
Imagine a man who owns a resort.
Another man, who is from a tribal community, was working there.
The resort owner got angry because the worker apparently drank some alcohol that was in the resort.
The owner allegedly locked the worker up and didn't give him much food, and sometimes hit him.
After a few days, another worker found out and told some helpers for tribal people, who then called the police.
The police came and rescued the man.
The resort owner ran away but later turned himself in at a special court.
The police want to ask him more questions about what happened.
A resort owner in Kerala, Prabhu, surrendered in court after being absconding.
He is accused of assaulting and confining a tribal man named Vellayan.
Vellayan was allegedly held captive for consuming liquor from the resort.
The victim reported being given food once a day and being beaten.
Police rescued Vellayan after another tribal community member informed activists and authorities.
- Who
- Prabhu (resort owner) and Vellayan (tribal man)
- What
- Resort owner surrendered after allegedly assaulting and confining a tribal man.
- When
- Victim rescued on August 21; owner surrendered on a Saturday before a Sunday report.
- Where
- Edukkupara, Muthalamada, Kerala
- Why
- The tribal man was allegedly assaulted and confined for consuming liquor from the resort.
Tribal Man's Allegations
Accused's Actions (as reported)
Treatment in Captivity
Tribal Man's Allegations
The victim alleges he was given food only once a day and was frequently beaten by the resort owner.
Accused's Actions (as reported)
The resort owner allegedly confined the tribal man for consuming liquor from a bottle kept at the resort.
Reason for Confinement
Tribal Man's Allegations
Vellayan was allegedly assaulted and locked up by Prabhu and his employees for consuming liquor from a bottle kept at the resort.
Accused's Actions (as reported)
The motive for confinement stems from the alleged consumption of resort liquor by Vellayan.
- Accused
- Prabhu (40), Resort Owner
- Victim
- Vellayan, Tribal man from Moochakundu, Chambakuzhi
- Resort Location
- Edukkupara, Muthalamada, Kerala
- Date of Rescue
- August 21
- Date of Surrender
- Saturday (prior to Sunday report)
- Court of Surrender
- Special Court for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Cases in Mannarkkad