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KOCHI: Actor Rizabawa surrendered in the court in cheque bounce case. He remitted the compensation amount of Rs 11 lakh. An arrest warrant was issued against him for failing to remit the amount within the stipulated time fixed by the court. The actor was asked to stand in the court room as punishment till the court is adjourned. Yesterday was the last day to remit the amount.

The case is that he gave a dud cheque of Rs 11 lakh to a native of Elamakkara. The court had earlier directed him to pay compensation in the case. Though an appeal was filed in the high court, the sentence was upheld. Following that, the court directed him to remit the money in the stipulated time.