{
  "id": 18444374,
  "title": "Two actors held on charge of assaulting and robbing doctor in Kochi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/two-actors-held-on-charge-of-assaulting-and-robbing-doctor-in-kochi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T05:09:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-actors-held-on-charge-of-assaulting-and-robbing-doctor-in-kochi/article71670572.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two film actors, Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra, have been arrested in a case involving the alleged assault and robbery of a 41-year-old doctor in Kochi. The incident allegedly took place on November 2, 2026, after the doctor was lured to an apartment in the city under the pretext of needing emergency medical care. The Kadavanthra police registered a complaint based on the doctor's claim. The arrested individuals are the first and third accused, respectively. A total of 12 accused persons are involved, including one identifiable person and nine others whose identities remain unknown. The accused have been charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including non-bailable offenses such as wrongful confinement, causing hurt, obscenity, criminal intimidation, and robbery/dacoity.",
  "summary": "The 41-year-old doctor was allegedly assaulted and robbed of valuables worth ₹3.25 lakh after being lured to an apartment on the pretext of an emergency medical need",
  "key_points": [
    "Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra arrested for assault and robbery",
    "Doctor lured to apartment on November 2, 2026, for alleged medical care",
    "12 accused, including one identifiable, face serious charges"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The arrest of these actors underscores the serious nature of the allegations involving a coordinated scheme to lure and target medical professionals through deceptive pretexts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}