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Malayalam Actor Maniyanpilla Raju Arrested in Thiruvananthapuram Hit-and-Run That Injured Two

He was released on bail following a medical examination, with investigators weighing possible added charges.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 9:30 pm Thursday outside the Trivandrum Club, where the actor’s car allegedly struck a motorcycle and left the scene, as CCTV footage shows.
  • Police arrested Raju on Friday and released him on bail after completing a medical examination.
  • The injured riders, identified as 20-year-olds Sooraj and Nivedith Krishna, were taken to private hospitals for treatment of serious injuries.
  • An FIR filed at the Museum police station cites BNS Sections 281 and 125(a) and Motor Vehicles Act Sections 134(A) and 134(B) for rash driving and failure to assist or report.
  • Raju admitted hitting the motorcycle and said he fled because he panicked and was unwell, while police said alcohol test results could trigger additional charges.