Private visuals of 12 young women on phone; Kochi doctor goes into hiding

KOCHI: More details emerged regarding the Kochi-based doctor accused in an abuse case. Reports indicate that private visuals of 12 young women were discovered on the mobile phone of Dr Johnson K Varghese (41). According to the police, the doctor had recorded and stored private moments shared with these women on his phone. The police further stated that additional cases will be registered against the doctor as soon as complaints are received from the women involved.

Meanwhile, Dr Johnson K. Varghese had gone into hiding following the registration of a molestation case against him, based on a complaint filed by a relative of a young actress. The police are now taking steps to issue a lookout notice for him.

The case started after a young actress, along with two others, was arrested for attacking Johnson K. Varghese and robbing him of items worth Rs 3.25 lakh, including mobile phones. It was soon found that the attack was triggered over the doctor allegedly assaulting relative of the actress.

Consequently, the police registered a case naming Dr Johnson K. Varghese as the accused.