Fri Jan 31 09:45:34 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Teen Dies After Alleged Assault by Boyfriend

**Kochi, Kerala –** A 19-year-old woman who was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend has succumbed to her injuries, police confirmed Friday. The victim, a survivor of a previous sexual assault case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, was found critically injured at her home in Chottanikkara panchayat on Sunday and placed on life support. She passed away at a private hospital in Kochi.

Her boyfriend, 25-year-old Anoop, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempted murder and rape. Following the victim’s death, the charges will be amended to include murder. Anoop, who has a prior criminal record including narcotics offenses, is currently remanded in 14 days’ judicial custody. The police investigation continues.

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