Kochi: South Indian Actress Bhavana was travelling home after a shoot while she was kidnapped by her former driver and his friends.
A group of men in a tempo traveller followed the actress as she was returning to Kochi from Thrissur on Friday night in her car. The tempo hit the car and pushed aside the driver, and got into the car.
The gang harassed and clicked pictures of the young actress. The gang got off at Palarivattom and fled in another car.
Bhavana, then took refuge at a director’s house in Kakkannad. After being informed by the director, the police arrived at his home and recorded the actress’ statements.
The actress reportedly told the police that her former driver Martin was among those who forcefully entered her car. Police have taken Martin into custody.
Police have reportedly got a lead on the culprits.
(Agencies)
