Kochi: A Red Corner notice has been issued against Vijay Babu, the absconding accused in the case of molesting a newcomer actress. Vijay Babu has informed the passport officer that he is on a business tour and will return on May 24. However, Kochi City Police Commissioner CH Nagaraju said that if Vijay Babu does not show up on Tuesday, a Red Corner notice will be issued and the embassy will be contacted.
He added that the police team would go to Georgia if necessary and consider it. Georgia has no agreement with India to extradite criminals. It is in this context that the police intend to issue a Red Corner Notice. Efforts are on to find out where Vijay Babu is in Georgia.
The information has been passed on through the Indian Embassy in Georgia to its airports and border checkposts. Vijay Babu’s passport has been canceled and he has to be informed when he returns. The police through the central foreign affair is to prevent at least from Georgia.
Vijaybabu had asked the Kochi City Police for a delay till 19 to appear in person. Until then, he is on a business tour, says Vijaybabu in an email. However, Vijay Babu’s ‘tour’ continued after the High Court shifted the consideration of anticipatory bail from 18 to 23. Vijay Babu entered Georgia from Dubai. The move came after he was informed that his passport would be revoked.
Failed attempt
The first attempt of the Kerala Police to repatriate Vijaybabu was unsuccessful. Interpol had issued a blue corner notice for this. The move to find and deport the accused who are absconding abroad should be done in collaboration with the Union Home Department.
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The Kerala Police, in collaboration with Interpol, has completed the formalities of arresting Vijaybabu in this case but has not received any support from the Central Government agencies. With this, the police attempt failed.
Goa, Bengaluru, Dubai, Georgia
The newcomer lodged a complaint with the police on April 22. According to the team, the accused and producer Vijay Babu first went to Goa and from there to Dubai via Bengaluru. He reportedly entered Georgia last week after receiving information that his passport would be revoked.
The woman had lodged a complaint on April 22 but the case was registered on April 26. He was charged with rape and causing grievous bodily harm. It is learned that the police have started collecting digital evidence.
The girl complained that she was sexually harassed several times after being offered more opportunities in the film. He was allegedly tortured and beaten with alcohol. Ernakulam South police have registered another case against Vijay for revealing his name and personal details on social media live.
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