Kochi : The car accident deaths of two models in Kochi will be investigated by Crime Branch, that will set up a Special Team, headed by SP Biji George, to look up the case.
The fatal crash took place on 31 October in Palarivattom and claimed three young lives – former Miss Kerala Ansi Kabir, the pageant runner-up Anjana Shajan and Muhamad Ashique. The car driver escaped miraculously and is being treated for minor wounds. The early dawn accident took place while the group were headed home after partying at hotel Number 18 in Fort Kochi.
The police have arrested the hotel owner Roy J Vayalatt and staff KK Anil - also a techie, Wison Reynold, MB Melvin, GA Sijulal and Vishnu Kumar.
The vehicle involved in accident was allegedly tailed by another car, a Audi make. Person driving that car at time of accident was questioned by police over speculation that the chase triggered high-speeds at which the ill-fated car rode at time of the accident.
