Kochi police have taken into custody two film actors, identified as Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra, for allegedly assaulting and robbing a 41-year-old doctor. The incident occurred on November 2, 2026, between 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., when the doctor was lured to an apartment under the pretext of an emergency medical need.
Details of the Crime
According to the First Information Report filed by the victim, who resides in Kureekad, Ernakulam, the doctor was attacked by a group that included the two actors. The assailants are accused of forcibly confining the doctor, inflicting bodily harm, using obscene language, threatening him, and ultimately stealing valuables estimated at ₹3.25 lakh.
Legal Proceedings
The case lists a total of twelve accused individuals, with only two identified so far. The remaining ten remain unnamed pending further investigation. All accused have been charged under the non‑bailable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically Sections 127(2) for wrongful confinement, 115(2) for voluntarily causing hurt, 296(b) for obscene acts and words, 351(2) for criminal intimidation, and 310 for robbery/dacoity.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
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