Two actors arrested in Kochi after luring doctor, assaulting and robbing him
Police arrested actor Athulya Chandra, actor-producer Bibin Perumbilli and another suspect for allegedly deceiving a doctor, assaulting him and stealing valuables worth about Rs 3.5 lakh.
Police in Kochi have arrested two actors and a third suspect for allegedly luring a young doctor to an apartment, assaulting him and stealing items valued at roughly Rs 3.5 lakh.
According to the First Information Report, actor Athulya Chandra, actor-producer Bibin Perumbilli and others invited the doctor to a flat in the Essen Springdale complex on the pretext of a medical emergency on Monday morning. When the doctor arrived at about 6:30 a.m., he encountered a group of about 12 people.
The FIR alleges the accused claimed the doctor had raped a relative and threatened legal action, then proceeded to slap him, force him onto a chair and strike his ribs. Chandra is reported to have taken the doctor's cellphone, smartwatch and wireless earphones, threatening him with statements such as, "You are a thief, son. I will kill you."
Another accused is said to have locked the doctor in a room while the group beat him, acting as accomplices. After escaping, the doctor went to Kadavanthra police station and filed a complaint. Investigators say they have leads on nine additional suspects and are working to apprehend them, while also examining whether robbery was the sole motive behind the attack.