International sex trafficing case: Two in police custody

Kochi: Two among the accused in the Kochi-based international sex trafficking case were granted police custody on Tuesday for interrogation.The accused, Aleena Abraham, 23, and Manjima P, 25, were arrayed as third and fourth accused in the case. Sources said that the two accused were sent to police custody till 5pm on Wednesday. The special investigation team (SIT) probing the case is hoping that the women may cooperate with the racket and reveal further details about its functioning. The women are also likely to be questioned more about Sindhu, the prime accused in the case.One of the key accused involved in identifying and sending women abroad, Bilal alias Sreekumar, was arrested on May 21. Two other accused, Shamla and Rehmath, have been arrayed as second and fifth accused in the case. Senior police officers said efforts were continuing to bring the two women suspects, believed to be in Dubai, to Kerala for questioning.