DISCLAIMER: This article contains references to sexual abuse.Parvathy Thiruvothu has reacted strongly to the killing of animal rescuer Sunitha Smitha from Thrissur. The actor took to social media to talk about the case and expressed grief over the incident.Parvathy alleged that Sunitha was killed when she was resisting an attempted sexual assault by her employer in Bengaluru. The case involves the death of a 47-year-old woman from Kerala who had traveled to Bengaluru to work at a stray dog shelter.Sunitha Smitha suffered serious injuriesSunitha Smitha was born in Pathamkallu in Vadanappally, Thrissur. The India Today report stated that he died on Tuesday, the 5th, at the Jubilee Mission Hospital in Thrissur.He was said to be receiving ventilator support treatment after sustaining serious injuries in the alleged attack.According to reports, the incident took place on Sunday at Sulibela in Bengaluru. Sunitha went to the hostel along with two other women for work related purposes.Reports also stated that the attack took place after Sunitha rejected the hostel owner’s alleged sexual advances and expressed her desire to return to Kerala. The accused in the case has been identified as Deepak Krishnan, a Bengaluru-based Malayali who runs the shelter.According to reports, he brutally assaulted Sunitha by repeatedly smashing herself against a wall and an almirah. During the attack, he was also allegedly stamped on the chest.Parvathy Thiruvothu shares emotional videoParvathy Thiruvothu posted a tearful video reacting to the incident and expressing her anger over violence against women.The “Ullozhukku” actor said: “This man killed because he couldn’t attack. And this is not his first time, and it won’t be the last time. What a safe country for our girls. Why do we need feminism though?”Expressing her grief via Instagram Stories, Parvathy wrote: “Sunitha was killed. Sunitha wasn’t just dead. She was murdered. I couldn’t help but cry bitterly that one of the most loving and kindest women I’ve ever known was killed as she faced the sexual assaults of her killer. Who was his employer? The one who has not yet been arrested and brought to justice. But are we even surprised? Sharing the news link on the next slide. Go activate it and get angry, please.”Parvathy wrote, “Sunitha is survived by her loving husband and her 4-year-old son and the 167 dogs she rescued and cared for. She was attacked several times during the rescues. She survived a knife attack, third degree burns and what not. She took this job because her killer offered her a salary. Because she would help take care of her dog. The dog she saved led her kind heart to kill her?”“DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know lives domestic violenceassault or abuse, please seek immediate help. Contact a mental health specialist, NGO or someone you trust. Several helplines are available to provide assistance.
