Warning: This article contains references to sexual abuse.
Parvathy Thiruvothu Speaks Out on Sunitha Smitha's Murder
Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu has strongly condemned the murder of animal rescuer Sunitha Smitha from Thrissur. Taking to social media, the actor shared her grief and anger over the incident, alleging that Sunitha was killed while resisting an attempted sexual assault by her employer in Bengaluru.
The case involves the death of the 47-year-old Kerala woman who had traveled to Bengaluru to work at a stray dog shelter. Sunitha Smitha succumbed to severe injuries sustained in the attack.
Details of the Incident
Sunitha Smitha, a native of Pathamkallu in Vadanappally, Thrissur, died on Tuesday, May 5, at Jubilee Mission Hospital in Thrissur. According to reports, she had been on ventilator support after suffering critical injuries. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at Sulibele in Bengaluru, where Sunitha had gone to the shelter with two other women for work.
Reports claim that the assault happened after Sunitha rejected the shelter owner's alleged sexual advances and expressed her desire to return to Kerala. The accused, identified as Deepak Krishnan, a Malayali based in Bengaluru who runs the shelter, allegedly attacked her violently, smashing her head against a wall and an almirah, and stamping on her chest.
Parvathy's Emotional Response
Parvathy posted a tearful video reacting to the incident, expressing anger over violence against women. She said, 'This man killed her because he couldn't assault her. And this is not his first time, and it won't be his last time. What a safe country for our girls. Why do we need feminism though?'
On Instagram Stories, she wrote, 'Sunitha was murdered. Sunitha didn't just die. She was murdered. I have not been able to stop crying furiously since I got to know that one of the most loving, kind women I have met was murdered while she resisted attempts of sexual assault by her murderer. Who was her employer. Who is still not arrested and brought to justice. But are we even surprised? Sharing the news link on the next slide. Go get triggered and angry please.'
She added, 'Sunitha is survived by her loving husband and her 4-year-old son and 167 dogs that she rescued and took care of. During her rescues she had been attacked several times. She survived a knife attack, a third degree burn and what not. She took this job because her murderer offered her a salary at his dog shelter. She took the job because it would help her take care of her family and the dogs she saved. Her kind heart led her to her murder? I cannot process this.'
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