Pathanamthitta, Feb. 6 -- A spa employee in Thiruvalla was allegedly gang raped after she refused to pay "goonda tax" demanded by a criminal gang led by Subin Alexander, widely known as "Marana Subin", according to Police officials. Three people have been Subin and two of his accomplices, and a search is intensifying for the remaining three accused who are absconding.

The accused has also previously engaged in extortion and is often involved in demanding money, police said. According to officials, he incident occurred on Sunday, February 1, during the day.

According to the police, the accused, who have a history of extortion in the region, had frequently demanded money from the Luxe Luminery Wellness Spa in Manjadi, Thiruvalla. On Febru...