Dileep made sinister query to probe officer about him and family; plot to kill was based on Mammootty movie, says prosecution

KOCHI: The eighth accused Dileep's plot in order to assassinate Baiju K Paulose, the investigating officer in the actress assault case, was similar to the plot of Mammootty movie 'The Truth', police said.

On November 15, 2017, at Dileep's 'Padmasarovaram' House in Aluva, Dileep's brother instructed Anoop to kill the officer, similar to the plot of the movie Truth.

Investigators have confirmed this in an audio sample provided by director Balachandra Kumar. Balachandra Kumar has also stated that the plan was to kill in a cinematic manner.

Apart from Padmasarovaram, the conspiracy took place in the Mather apartment in Ravipuram, Ernakulam and in a running car.

According to Balachandra Kumar, Dileep had said in the car that the investigating officers should be set on fire. Dileep had also asked Baiju Paulose whether he and his family are all well on a sinister note. Defendants' voice tests will be conducted after Monday.

Meanwhile, the probe team will issue a notice to Sharath, who is suspected to be the VIP who has handed over the footage of the attack on the actress to Dileep, to appear for questioning. He was given notice once but did not appear. Sharath's house was later raided and his passport was confiscated. The notice was withdrawn by the Crime Branch last week. Sharath is seeking anticipatory bail and the notice will be issued after the verdict on Monday.