Key figures in Kerala actor rape case, P.T. Thomas and Balachandrakumar, die

Two key figures in the eight-year-old Kerala actor rape case, former legislator P. T. Thomas and director P. Balachandrakumar, have passed away. P. T. Thomas was among the first to reach the survivor after the 2017 incident, facilitating her report to the police. Balachandrakumar later provided crucial testimony alleging the accused possessed assault visuals. The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict soon in the case, which has seen significant developments over the years.