Athulya Chandra Arrested in Kochi Doctor Assault Case Involving Three Accused

Actress Athulya Chandra and actor Bibin Perumbilli were arrested after police say they were involved in a brutal assault on a young doctor who had been called to a Kochi apartment on November 2. The incident has resulted in three arrests and an ongoing investigation into a larger group of twelve suspects.

Athulya Chandra and the Young Doctor Attack

Authorities allege that the doctor was summoned under the pretext that Athulya Chandra's relative was ill. When the doctor arrived, he was reportedly locked inside a room, physically assaulted, and coerced into handing over two smartphones valued at several lakh rupees.

Kochi Incident Details

The assault took place in an apartment located in the Ponurunni area of Kochi, a city in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Police statements indicate that the doctor was threatened with further harm if he reported the incident, and that the attackers attempted to extort money in addition to the physical violence.

Three People Arrested, Twelve Suspects Identified

Following the complaint, the police detained three individuals: Athulya Chandra, identified as the third accused in the FIR, actor Bibin Perumbilli, listed as the first accused, and one other person whose name was not released. The investigation continues to track ten additional suspects who remain at large.

Bibin Perumbilli’s Role

Actor Bibin Perumbilli, known for roles in films such as "World," "King of Kochi," and "Sitaram," is reported as the first accused in the FIR. Police have not disclosed the exact nature of his involvement beyond his presence at the scene.

Legal Proceedings and Next Steps

The arrested individuals were taken to a hospital for medical examination, as per standard procedure. The case is being handled by the Kochi police department, and further arrests are expected as the investigation progresses. No court dates have been announced at this time.

Sources: Manorama Online, Reporter Tv, TwentyFour News.