Vijay Babu has been directed by the police to appear for questioning again at 9 am today. Vijay Babu returned to Kochi yesterday after 39 days in hiding.
Kochi, First Published Jun 2, 2022, 12:23 AM IST
Kochi: Producer and actor Vijay Babu will be questioned again by the police today in the case of raping the actress. Vijay Babu was directed by the police to appear for questioning again at 9 am. Vijay Babu returned to Kochi yesterday after 39 days in hiding. He was appearing before the investigating officer after visiting the temple after landing. The actor was questioned by the investigation team for nine and a half hours.
Vijay Babu returned 39 days later after the court granted him interim anticipatory bail. Vijay Babu first went to the temple from the airport. Vijay Babu visited the Datta Ajnaneya Temple in Aluva. He was then produced at the Ernakulam Town South police station.
Vijay Babu says the case is fabricated. Vijay Babu told the police that he had consensual sex with the complainant. The reason behind the case is the resentment at not being given a chance in the film. Vijay Babu told the police that no one helped him to go into hiding.
Vijay Babu arrived at the Ernakulam Town South police station at 11 am. Kochi Police Commissioner H Nagaraju said that Vijay Babu returned after the police took strict action including cancellation of his passport and the aim of the police was to ensure justice for the complainant. The commissioner said that there were people who helped Vijay Babu to go into hiding and they would be found.
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At the same time, Vijay Babu told the media that he would co-operate with the investigation and had full confidence in the court. Vijay Babu said that the truth will be proved and he will not respond further as the case is pending in the court. Vijay Babu was released after initial questioning as he was directed not to be arrested. The court has stayed the arrest of Vijay Babu till the next hearing of the case.
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Last Updated Jun 2, 2022, 12:23 AM IST
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