Actress attack case: Kavya Madhavan’s mother and Edavela Babu cross-examined

KOCHI: Kavya Madhavan’s mother Shyamala and AMMA general secretary Edavela Babu were cross-examined in the actress attack case.

During investigation of the case, Shyamala had told the investigating officials that she had informed Manju Warrier, Dileep’s affair with Kavya Madhavan. The prosecution sought clarity on many things including it. There was a verbal dispute between Dileep and the attacked actress during the stage show held under the leadership of AMMA. As general secretary, Edavela Babu was in charge of the show.

Meantime, the court directed actor Kunchacko Boban, who requested leave, to appear on Monday. The court had issued an arrest warrant against Kunchacko Boban for failing to appear before it for witness examination. The actor later requested for leave through his advocate and as per that the court directed him to appear on March 9.

The court will decide the date for cross-examining the actress attacked. Cross-examination of noted witnesses in the case are continuing in the special trial court. So far, cross-examination of 38 witnesses has been completed. In the first phase, 136 witnesses are being cross-examined.