The Kadavanthra Police in Kochi arrested two Malayalam film actors, Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra, on Thursday in connection with a case involving the alleged assault and robbery of a 41-year-old doctor. The incident, which has gained significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the accused, reportedly occurred at an apartment complex located in the Ponnurunni area of Vyttila.
According to the official complaint filed by the victim, a resident of Kureekad in Ernakulam, he was contacted by individuals who claimed that a woman required immediate medical attention. Under the impression that he was responding to a genuine emergency, the doctor arrived at a third-floor flat in the Ponnurunni apartment complex on Monday. The alleged encounter took place between 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm.
Upon his arrival, the situation quickly escalated. The doctor alleged that the group present at the apartment accused him of administering narcotics to a woman and further alleged that he had sexually assaulted her. Following these accusations, the doctor claimed he was physically attacked by a group of approximately twelve people. The FIR details, which remain under investigation, suggest the assault was a coordinated effort by those gathered at the premises.
Beyond the physical confrontation, the complainant stated that he was robbed of his personal belongings. He reported that two mobile phones and a smartwatch were stolen during the incident. The total value of these missing items has been estimated by the police at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh. As of the time of the arrests, investigators have not yet recovered the stolen articles, and the circumstances surrounding the robbery remain a central focus of the ongoing inquiry.
Kadavanthra Police officially registered the First Information Report (FIR) on November 4, invoking several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These include Section 127, which pertains to wrongful confinement; Section 115, for voluntarily causing hurt; and Section 296, which covers obscene acts and songs. Furthermore, the charges include Section 351, relating to criminal intimidation, and Section 310, which concerns dacoity. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that they are actively investigating the roles of the twelve individuals identified in the complaint.
Bibin Perumpally, who is also known in film credits as Bibin Perumpillikunnel, has appeared in projects such as 'Maine Pyar Kiya' (2025), 'Kala' (2021), 'AT - Welcome to the Dark Side' (2026), and 'Prempaatta' (2026). Athulya Chandra has been associated with films including 'Diés Iraé' (2025), 'Mathu Vadalara 2', 'O. Baby', and 'Ganagandharvan'. Their involvement in the legal case marks a significant development in the investigation.
While the allegations against the actors and their accomplices have been formally recorded, authorities emphasize that these claims are currently part of a police investigation and have not yet been established in a court of law. The police are continuing to examine the sequence of events and the specific roles played by each person named in the FIR to determine the next legal steps. No further arrests have been reported by the police as they continue to trace the other individuals allegedly involved in the confrontation.
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