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Kalabhavan Mani: Methyl alcohol in blood, police case of unnatural death

Kerala Police have registered a case of unnatural death in connection with the passing away of Malayalam film actor Kalabhavan Mani after traces of methyl alcohol were found in his body.

kalabhavan mani, kalabhavan mani death, kalabhavan death, kalabhavan mani poisoning Doctors found traces of methyl alcohol in his body. (file photo)

Thrissur police registered a case of unnatural death after traces of methyl alcohol were found in the body of versatile Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani, who died Sunday evening at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Following a postmortem, Mani was cremated with full state honours at his hometown Chalakudy, where tearful fans from across Kerala, fellow artistes and family members bid him farewell.

Police sources said Mani was suffering from an advanced stage of liver cirrhosis but added the cause of death could be ascertained only from an examination of viscera and internal organs.

The actor of 200-odd films had been living at an outhouse on his farm at Chalakudy for the last few weeks. “He used to drink heavily. On Friday night, Mani drank with friends,’’ a police source said.

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Police said they questioned five friends who had reportedly been with Mani hours before he was found unconscious at the outhouse.

“They all mentioned a drinking party but could not explain the presence of methyl alcohol in his blood. Excise officials searched the outhouse to check if they had used spurious liquor,’’ a police source sa

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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