Overview
- Investigators took George Mathew into custody after questioning at the Angamaly police station for allegedly helping his son evade arrest.
- Police say the car used in the crash was recovered and is registered in the father’s name; a lookout circular has been issued to block any attempt to leave the country.
- A special team led by the Aluva DySP has conducted raids in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki, including Elappara, without locating the suspect.
- Dr Cyriac, a house surgeon, has sought anticipatory bail and is reported by police to be attempting to surrender to a court.
- Victim Jasliya Johnson, 19, was declared brain dead on March 3 after the February 28 hit-and-run, and her parents donated her organs as protests over alleged police delay spurred intensified efforts.