KOCHI: Responding to Chandy Oommen's statement not to register a case against him for insulting remarks on Oommen Chandy, actor Vinayakan said a case should be taken. Vinayakan remarks on Oommen Chandy's mourning procession during a Facebook live session had become controversial.

However, the Ernakulam North Police registered a case on the complaint of Congress Block President Sanal Nediyathara and interrogated Vinayakan. His phone was also seized. This phone has been sent for forensic examination.