Overview

• Kochi police say a bar dispute on August 24 preceded the assault and alleged abduction of a young IT employee.
• Commissioner Putta Wimaladitya reports three arrests and identifies Lakshmi Menon as an accused who is currently absconding.
• The arrested suspects are identified as Mithun, Aneesh, and Sonamol.
• Officers say Menon was named based on information that she was inside the car used in the alleged abduction.
• Investigators are examining video footage and have registered a counter‑case based on a complaint from Sonamol.