KOCHI: The phone seized from actor Vinayakan in the case of insulting late former chief minister Oommen Chandy will be sent for forensic examination today. The video against Chandy was shot from this phone. The Ernakulam North police seized the phone from Vinayakan's flat yesterday.

The investigation team had recorded the statement of Vinayakan in connection with the case yesterday. The actor told police that he did not intend to abuse the former chief minister.

The actor landed in trouble for his remarks against Chandy who died on July 18.

In a Facebook live, the actor had asked, ‘who is this Oommen Chandy and why three days mourning declared on his demise. He also criticized the media for the coverage given. Following social media outrage and widespread criticism from various quarters, the actor withdrew the video from his Facebook account.