Malayalam actors Athulya Chandra and Bibin Perumbillikunnel have been arrested in Kochi for allegedly luring a doctor to an apartment, assaulting him and stealing his valuables.
According to NDTV, the two actors are among three people arrested in connection with the case. Police have named 12 people as accused and are investigating the alleged involvement of the others.
The incident reportedly took place on 2 November at Essen Springdale, an apartment complex in Kochi. The doctor was allegedly asked to visit the flat after being told that one of Chandra’s relatives was unwell and needed medical assistance.
As the doctor already knew the actress, he reportedly agreed to visit the apartment at her request. However, upon arriving, he found around 12 people inside.
The doctor was allegedly assaulted and robbed of his valuables. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the roles of those named in the case.
