Two actors held on charge of assaulting and robbing doctor in Kochi
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Two film actors, Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra, were arrested by Kadavanthra police in Kochi for allegedly assaulting and robbing a 41-year-old doctor of ₹3.25 lakh. The incident occurred between 6.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. on November 2, 2026, after the doctor was lured to an apartment under the pretext of emergency medical care. The case includes 12 accused, with nine still unidentified and one already identified. Charges include wrongful confinement, voluntary causing of hurt, obscene acts and words, criminal intimidation, and robbery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Why it matters
The arrests affect public trust in medical professionals' safety in Kerala and may prompt stricter enforcement of laws protecting doctors from assault and robbery. The case also highlights the vulnerability of doctors in emergency situations and could lead to reforms in police response to such crimes.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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