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Salil Korambayil, a former NHS surgeon, has been found guilty of rape and is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence. His ex-partner, Angharad, who is also the mother of his child, shares the distressing journey of discovering the truth about his criminal actions. Their relationship began at East Surrey Hospital in 2016, where Angharad, a newly qualified nurse, was drawn to Korambayil’s initially caring and supportive demeanor. Despite earlier warnings and rumors about his behavior, she believed in him, unaware of his darker side.
In 2019, Korambayil moved to north Devon for a hospital rotation and Angharad soon followed, with the couple living together and working at the same hospital. Although Korambayil appeared attentive and affectionate at home, there were whispers of inappropriate conduct both in his professional and private life. He would sometimes pre-empt such rumors by denying them to Angharad, portraying himself as a victim of false accusations. “He was gaslighting me, he was emotionally abusing me,” she recalls, reflecting on how she was manipulated and controlled without realizing what was happening.
The situation took a serious turn in 2020 when a woman reported Korambayil to Devon and Cornwall Police for rape. However, the police were unable to proceed with the investigation at that time. Angharad, who was pregnant then, was told by Korambayil that the accusation was a “lie, a malicious allegation.” She struggled with his dishonesty and manipulation throughout her pregnancy. In early 2021, Korambayil was suspended from work and arrested on suspicion of rape, prompting Angharad to leave their home and take their baby to safety. Ultimately, Korambayil faced charges related to three counts of rape involving two women and was convicted in late 2023.
Further revelations during his retrial exposed horrific details, including that Korambayil committed offenses while Angharad was pregnant and again when their baby was three months old. The victims, unaware of his relationship with Angharad, endured the trauma of two court proceedings, with one describing the experience as returning to “the darkest period of my life.” Angharad observed the trials, acknowledging the bravery of the
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