Criminals cannot escape the law, no matter how big they are: Pinarayi [Video]

Referring to actor Dileep who has been arrested in connection with the Kochi actress attack case, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said those indulging in criminal offences will be punished no matter how big they are. 

Dileep was arrested on conspiracy charges on Monday evening and was remanded to two weeks' judicial custody on Tuesday morning. 

"Those who have committed a criminal offence, whoever they are, the police will take action. They cannot escape from the law and will be punished," Pinarayi told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram. 

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The CM said the state government had asked both the former and the current state police chiefs to ensure proper probe. Pinarayi also said that the police investigation is still underway and anyone else involved in the sensational case will be held soon. 

"In this case, right from the start, the accused have been nabbed swiftly. If anyone else is involved, they will also be brought before the law. They will be nabbed for sure," he asserted. 

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Dileep is accused of conspiracy behind the abduction and assault of the actress, an incident that has sent shock waves across the state. DGP Loknath Behra said that the arrest was made based on scientific evidence. 

The actress, who has also worked in Tamil and Kannada films, was kidnapped and molested inside her car for two hours by prime accused accused Pulsar Suni, who had forced their way into the vehicle on February 17 in Kochi and later escaped in a busy area in the city.

• Dileep
• Kochi actress attack
• Pinarayi Vijayan