Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Kerala Woman Alleges Five Days of Assault in Saudi Arabia
Anju, a woman from Kerala, says her husband hurt her while they were in Saudi Arabia.
She says the assaults lasted for five days, starting on September 12.
She alleged that he used several household items to hit her.
Anju returned to Kerala on September 30 and told the police what she says happened.
She also went to a hospital for treatment.
Police filed a case against her husband and his parents after a medical examination.
Anju says some wounds needed stitches, but doctors told her they were too old to stitch.
She also alleged that her husband took her educational certificates.
She says she will continue seeking justice.
Anju, from Kerala’s Kollam district, alleged her husband assaulted her in Saudi Arabia.
She said the assaults began September 12 and continued for five days.
She alleged he used a pressure cooker, grinding stone, belt and mobile charger.
After returning to Kerala on September 30, she complained to police and sought hospital treatment.
A case was filed against her husband and his parents; Minister Bindu Krishna said police began steps to bring him back from Saudi Arabia.
- Who
- Anju alleged that her husband, Nandu, assaulted her; her complaint also names his parents.
- What
- She reported five days of alleged assaults and injuries in Saudi Arabia.
- When
- She said the assaults began on September 12 and continued for five days; she returned to Kerala on September 30.
- Where
- The alleged assaults took place in Saudi Arabia; Anju later complained to police in Kerala.
- Why
- The complaint does not establish a confirmed motive for the alleged assaults.
- Complainant
- Anju, from Kollam district, Kerala
- Husband named in complaint
- Nandu
- Alleged assault period
- Five consecutive days beginning September 12
- Return to Kerala
- September 30
- Items she says were used
- Pressure cooker, grinding stone, belt and mobile charger
- Other people named in complaint
- Father-in-law Dinesh and mother-in-law Jagadamma
- Police response
- An FIR was filed after a medical test; Minister Bindu Krishna said steps were being taken to bring Nandu back from Saudi Arabia.