Rajan P Dev’s wife arrested

Thiruvananthapuram: The rural district police on Wednesday recorded the arrest of late actor

Rajan P Dev

’s wife Santha in connection with the alleged

suicide

of her daughter-in-law. Her arrest was recorded by Nedumangad Deputy Superintendent of Police after she turned up at his office as directed by the state High Court.

The Nedumangad DSP Raj Prasad said that Santha had filed an application seeking anticipatory bail before the High Court.

Though her plea was granted, the court ordered her to appear before the investigation officer of the case.

‘’Turning herself in before the IO was one of the conditions put forward by the court while granting bail. Another condition is that she has to appear before the IO whenever she is summoned” said the DSP.

He added after recording her arrest she was granted bail as per the court order.

The case pertains to the alleged suicide of Priyanka, who was married to Santha’s

son

,

Unni Dev

.

It was on May 12, 2021, Priyanka was found dead in her house, a few days after she returned from her in-laws.

Priyanka had complained of

domestic violence

. Police registered a case against Unni Dev and Santha based on a complaint filed by Priyanka's brother.