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Anto Augustine Skips Questioning, Plans High Court FIR Challenge
Anto Augustine was asked to answer police questions about comments he made at a public event.
The comments involved marriage documents and were seen as insulting Chief Minister Satheesan.
Augustine did not attend the questioning on Monday.
His lawyer said Augustine was not in the city.
The lawyer also said Augustine plans to ask the Kerala High Court to cancel the police case.
The police case was filed after a complaint by KPCC spokesperson Raju P. Nair.
Police allege that Augustine and two other people kept forged documents and may have worked together.
Investigators are checking where the documents came from and whether they are fake.
Augustine is also facing scrutiny in other cases.
Controversial Reporter TV owner Anto Augustine skipped police questioning at Kalamassery station on Monday.
His lawyer said Augustine was not in Kochi and would soon seek to quash the FIR in the Kerala High Court.
The case follows alleged remarks about marriage documents that were viewed as allegations concerning Chief Minister Satheesan’s personal life.
The FIR alleges that Augustine and two others conspired and knowingly possessed forged documents.
Police are examining how the documents were obtained, whether they were fabricated, and whether CCTV footage can identify those involved.
- Who
- Controversial Reporter TV owner Anto Augustine, KPCC spokesperson Raju P. Nair, Chief Minister Satheesan, and the police are involved.
- What
- Police are investigating alleged defamatory remarks and the suspected possession and preparation of forged marriage documents.
- Where
- The questioning was scheduled at Kalamassery police station, and Augustine’s lawyer said he would approach the Kerala High Court.
- When
- Augustine skipped questioning on Monday; the alleged remarks were made at a public function about two weeks earlier.
- Why
- Nair alleged that Augustine intended to publicly insult the Chief Minister, while police are also investigating the origin and authenticity of the documents.
Police and Complainant’s Position
Anto Augustine’s Position
Nature of the remarks
Police and Complainant’s Position
Raju P. Nair alleges that Augustine made the remarks to publicly insult Chief Minister Satheesan, and police registered a case following the complaint.
Anto Augustine’s Position
Augustine’s lawyer has not accepted the allegations in the report and plans to challenge the FIR in the Kerala High Court.
Marriage documents
Police and Complainant’s Position
Police allege that Augustine and two others conspired and knowingly possessed forged documents; investigators are checking whether the records were fabricated.
Anto Augustine’s Position
Augustine had claimed that he investigated the documents at the Baindoor Sub-Registrar’s Office and had them in his possession; his legal team is seeking to end the FIR.
Police questioning
Police and Complainant’s Position
Police directed Augustine to appear at Kalamassery station and are expected to continue investigating the complaint, FIR, and related material.
Anto Augustine’s Position
Augustine did not appear, with his lawyer saying he was not in the city and would instead pursue a High Court challenge.
Key facts
- Accused
- Anto Augustine and two others
- Complainant
- KPCC spokesperson Raju P. Nair
- Questioning
- Scheduled at Kalamassery police station
- Alleged conduct
- Defamatory remarks and knowingly possessing forged documents
- Next legal step
- A planned petition to quash the FIR before the Kerala High Court
- Police action sought
- Seizure of the documents and examination of CCTV footage
- Other legal scrutiny
- Augustine is also a principal accused in the Muttil tree-felling cases
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