Malayalam film actor Maniyanpilla Raju was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run case in Thiruvananthapuram. Two 20-year-old youths were seriously injured near the Trivandrum Club at Vazhuthacaud.
Malayalam film actor Maniyanpilla Raju has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run case in the Kerala capital. The arrest follows an accident late on Thursday night near the Trivandrum Club at Vazhuthacaud, where two young men were left seriously injured. According to the police, the incident took place on February 5 at around 9.30 pm. A car allegedly driven by the actor collided with a Royal Enfield motorcycle, causing severe injuries to the two riders, Suraj, aged 20, and Nivedith Krishna, also 20.
Actor surrenders, gives his version to police
Police officials said that Raju later surrendered at the Museum Police Station. During questioning, the actor confirmed that he was driving the car at the time of the accident but claimed that the motorcycle had hit his vehicle. He said this was visible in CCTV footage and stated that he did not stop the car out of fear. Raju also told the police that he is a cancer patient.
Raju further said that he had immediately contacted the police over the phone after the incident and informed them that he would come to the station the next morning. The Museum police arrested him following his surrender, and his medical examination is currently underway.
Maniyanpilla Raju released on bail
The Kerala Police have registered a case against Maniyanpilla Raju in connection with a road accident that took place in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday night, in which two youths were injured. Police said on Friday that a car driven by Raju was involved in the accident in the state capital. The actor was arrested in connection with the incident and was later released on bail.
An FIR was registered by the Museum Police under Sections 281 and 125(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 134(A) and 134(B) of the Motor Vehicles Act after the car allegedly collided with a motorcycle. According to the police, both riders sustained serious injuries in the collision. Sooraj suffered injuries to his left leg and shoulder, while Nidev sustained injuries to his neck and leg. The injured youths were shifted for medical treatment soon after the accident. After his arrest, Raju was taken to the Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital, where he underwent a medical examination as part of the legal procedure, police officials said.
Maniyanpilla Raju is a well-known figure in Malayalam cinema with a long career as an actor and producer. He is widely recognised for his roles in films such as Boeing Boeing, Chithram, Bangalore Days and No.20 Madras Mail, among others.
