Kochi doctor booked for sexual assault a day after actors’ arrest on his complaint
A Kochi doctor has been charged with sexual assault just one day after two actors and an accomplice were arrested for allegedly robbing him. The police investigation into the doctor follows a complaint filed by a relative of one of the individuals previously arrested for the robbery.
Why it matters
This case highlights a complex legal situation involving reciprocal criminal allegations between public figures and a medical professional in India.
KOCHI A 41-year-old doctor was booked by the Infopark police on Friday (November 6, 2026) for the alleged sexual assault of a woman, a day after three people, including two actors, were arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing him. The case was registered against Dr. Johnson Varghese on a complaint filed by a relative of one of the accused in the case.
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