The Kochi Magistrate Court has acquitted Malayalam actor Vijayakumar in a case of attempting suicide while being interrogated at the Police Assistant Commissioner's office.
The court acquitted him in the 13-year-old case on the fact that there was insufficient evidence in the case.
The case dates back to February 11, 2009.
The actor attempted suicide when he was called to the Thrikkakara Assistant Commissioner's office for questioning in the case of extorting Rs 25 lakh.
During the trial at Kakkanad Magistrate Court, the prosecution could not produce any evidence to establish Mr Vijayakumar's offence.
The statements of two witnesses other than the police officers in the case were in favour of the actor.
Court also pointed out that the statements of the independent witness produced by the prosecution as a witness were not reliable.
During the interrogation led by the Circle Inspector at the Assistant Commissioner's office, Mr Vijayakumar tried to commit suicide after pushing down a policeman. The case against him was for obstructing the official duty of the police and attempting suicide.
Earlier, a trial court had dismissed the Rs 25 lakh extortion case against him. There were five cases against Mr Vijayakumar including these. The Court acquitted him in all cases.
| Helplines | |
|---|---|
| Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health | 9999666555 or help@vandrevalafoundation.com |
| TISS iCall | 022-25521111 (Monday-Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm) |
| (If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.) | |
Featured Video Of The Day
Karnataka Students Burst Cracker Inside Bag Full Of Petrol Near Fuel Tank
TV Actor Nitin Chauhaan Dies At 35. Co-Stars Sudeep Sahir And Vibhuti Thakur Post Tributes First Person Who Died In Sarco Suicide Pod May Have Been Strangled: Report Barbie Star Margot Robbie And Husband Tom Ackerley Welcome A Baby Boy: Reports Wary Of NASA Satellites, How Farmers Time Crop-Burning, Scientist Explains "No Promoting Drugs": Diljit Dosanjh Gets Notice Ahead Of Hyderabad Concert New Zealand MP Leads Traditional Dance, Rips Up Copy Of Bill In Parliament The Rock Called 'Delusional' For Comparing His Movie To Oppenheimer Why Was Batman Missing In 'The Penguin'? Collin Farrell Reveals "No Promoting Drugs": Diljit Dosanjh Gets Notice Ahead Of Hyderabad Concert Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.