KOZHIKODE: Running out of options, a mother in Elathur, Kozhikode, handed over her own son to police after enduring months of fear and helplessness. Rahul, a known drug addict with an extensive criminal record, was arrested on Friday after his mother, Mini, filed a formal complaint citing threats to the family’s safety.
The situation came to a head when Rahul, under the influence of drugs, repeatedly threatened to kill his mother, grandmother, and even his sister and her family, who currently resides abroad but is expected to visit soon. The threats reportedly intensified after the family refused to meet his monetary demands.
“We tried to guide him and believed when he told us he had changed,” said Mini. “But we were wrong. His addiction worsened, and so did his violent behaviour. We’ve seen him use drugs inside the house and act out of control.”
Mini shared that Rahul’s criminal history is long and alarming, including more than seven cases related to theft, housebreaking, molestation, and even Pocso charges. Police had earlier informed local residents that Rahul will soon be declared a wanted criminal, and a formal notice will be issued in his name due to the severity and number of cases pending against him.
Narrating a chilling incident, Mini recounted how Rahul tried to give a chocolate to a child in the family, sparking fears due to increasing reports of drug-laced edibles. “When I intervened and stopped him, he became furious,” she said. “Later that evening, he attacked my 68-year-old mother while she was watching TV. That was the breaking point.”
The violence escalated as Rahul continued to blackmail and threaten the family, stating he would “kill all of us”, including his sister and her child. Overwhelmed by fear and seeing no other alternative, Mini turned to the police.
“No family should ever have to make this choice,” Mini said, her voice weighed down by emotion. “I had to protect my family, even if it meant handing over my own son.” He has repeatedly demanded money from my mother and from me, but we have done our best to refuse, which has provoked Rahul on several occasions.