Actor Lakshmi Menon, three others booked for alleged kidnapping of Kochi Teki

Young actor Lakshmi Menon, known for his roles in Malayalam and Tamil films, has been booked by Ernakulam North Police, along with three others in the case of alleged kidnapping and attack of an IT employee in Kochi. Three accused, Midhun, Anish and Sonmol have been arrested and sent to judicial custody, while the Kerala High Court stayed the arrest of Ms. Lakshmi till 17 September on Wednesday (August 27, 2025).

The case was registered on Monday (August 25, 2025), on the basis of a complaint filed by Aluva, an IT employee, Aliyarsha Salim. According to the FIR, the alleged incident of kidnapping and attack disputed the city once on Sunday (August 24, 2025).

The groups were reportedly engaged in a dispute inside the bar, after which they left the campus. According to the FIR, the accused gang stopped Mr. Aliyarsha’s car, hurting the explains on his and his friends around 11.45 pm. Near Ernakulam North Bridge. When he came out of his vehicle, the accused forcibly snatched Shri Aliyarsha. He was allegedly threatened by the kidnappers before he was released near Aluva-Parvur Junction. The police managed to nab the three accused, not Lakshmi after the alleged incident.

The FIR mentions only the name of Midhun. A senior officer of Kochi City Police confirmed Hindu The actor has been debated as the third accused in the case. On Wednesday (August 27, 2025), TV channels allegedly showed a video clip to Ms. Lakshmi at the crime site.

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The case has been registered under several sections of the Indian Nay Code (BNS) 2023, including Section 140 (2) (kidnapping for ransom or force), section 126 (wrong restraint), and section 351 (2) (criminal intimidation).

Ms. Lakshmi, while demanding a pre-gounded bail to the High Court, said that the complainant had insulted her and the Sonmol managed to register the case for fear of arrest to the complainant.