Kerala Crime Files (2023) s01e03 Episode Script

You'll go, right?
Have you taken the files?
Yes, I have.
There was one file in the cupboard.
Did you take that?
I have taken both of them.
-Call me if you need anything.
-Let me tell you
Don't worry. I'm due
the day after tomorrow.
It's the hospital;
doctors will be there.
Okay.
-I will call you if there is anything.
-Okay.
Sister, please keep an eye on her.
Brother, drive slowly.
Okay, sir.
-Okay then.
-Right.
-Good morning, sir.
-Good morning.
-Good morning Joy, sir.
-Good morning.
Has CI sir come in?
-He is inside.
-We have a meeting.
-I am keeping the files here.
-Okay.
Want us to come right away?
Yeah, he is here.
We just have his squint eye,
his black shirt and white dhoti.
Then we have a photo
that even he will not recognise.
-Sir.
-What's that?
A sketch drawn as per
Sharath's description.
Oh.
Do one thing.
But, sir
he says it's not him.
Damn!
What do we do now, Manoj?
Sir, we asked around
in this locality.
Nobody has seen this Shiju
except for receptionist Sharath.
We are trying to find out
how he came to that lodge.
If he had come in an autorickshaw,
we could investigate that line.
Sir, since we don't know
much about Shiju,
shall we focus
a bit more on Swapna?
I don't think that's needed,
Pradeep.
I don't think Swapna's death
is an act of revenge.
They won't take a room
together if that was the case.
According to Sharath, they were
happy when they went to the room.
Could Shiju be renting
a lodge room for the first time?
It cannot be, right?
A guy who has connections
with sex workers
would have done this before.
-Manoj.
-Sir.
It's just my hunch.
Check all the cheap lodges in Kochi.
Also, use this photo
from the CCTV footage
and the description by the
receptionist to check around..
We will surely get a lead.
Okay, sir.
Manoj sir, Lathika is here.
Who is Lathika?
I have known Swapna
for many years, sir.
For the last couple of years,
she was staying with me.
How long has she been a sex worker?
Her family?
We have not talked about her family.
I don't know how
she became a sex worker.
When did you last see her?
That must be some three days ago.
What are those bruises
on your neck and arms?
Nothing serious, sir.
You don't have to hesitate.
Did somebody harm you?
That is
The other day
a guy tried to hurt me.
They pick perverse fantasies from
watching stuff and try them on us.
Is that mark on the neck a result
of strangling by saree or a shawl?
Yes, sir.
They tie
both the arms tight to the bed.
Sometimes, neck too.
Sometimes they slap us.
They won't let us free
however much we cry in pain.
Our pain gives them pleasure.
I don't usually
let them do it to me.
Yesterday, it just happened so.
Is this the guy
who was with you yesterday?
The photo is not clear.
His body is kind of the same.
He was also wearing
a shirt and dhoti.
Did he have a squint eye?
I did not notice
if he had squint eyes.
Do you know his name?
I know, sir.
Shiju.
Get the register.
-Is this the new register?
-Yes.
Shucks
Sir, this has only Lathika's
address.
Why?
Don't you take down the name and
address of those who accompany them?
That
What? Tell me.
Sir, Lathika is our regular client.
Since we know her,
we don't note down the details
of those who come with her.
Do you know the guy
who came with her?
No, sir.
Open that room.
Sir
-Open it.
-Okay.
Check everywhere.
Okay, sir.
See there.
It looks too clean.
We do perfect service, sir.
It was evident in your ledger.
Wait outside. I will call you.
-Vinu.
-Sir.
-Here, use this cover.
-Okay.
Check near that slab.
What's this
-Sunil sir.
-Yeah.
Many people would have used
these coupons to recharge, right?
Yes.
From those numbers,
we can make a list of people.
Right.
If Shiju is on that list,
can we not catch him
tracing that number?
Sure.
It'll be a cakewalk.
Oh.
Show this bill to sir.
-This one?
-Show him.
Sir, I got some recharge coupons
and a couple of bills.
Sir, look at the date.
It's recent, right?
Sit, sit.
Whose bill is this?
-This is on credit.
-Okay.
See, the amount is rounded off.
Hmm.
So you can tell whose it is.
Yes, we can.
Okay, check and tell me.
On the 5th
three hundred ninety-seven.
Sir, this is Shiju's purchase.
He lives nearby.
Where is his house?
Go straight,
then you'll find a turn.
Fourth house from there.
Okay.
You are sure it is Shiju, right?
Yes sir, I am sure.
He is a union member.
You and Vinu wait at the back.
-What if he is here.
-Okay, sir.
Come on.
May I sit here?
Yes.
Is this your kid?
Yes, sir.
Isn't Shiju here? Where has he gone?
Shiju has gone to the collectorate.
Oh.
It's been how many months?
This is the ninth month.
Why, sir?
Nothing to worry.
We wanted to know
a few things about Shiju.
Oh.
Was Shiju here
the night before last?
The day before yesterday,
he went to a union meeting
in Thiruvananthapuram.
What time did he return?
Yesterday afternoon.
Do you have Shiju's photo with you?
I don't have any recent ones.
That's okay. Any wedding photos?
Ah, let me check.
Hello.
Psst psst!
-Black shirt.
-What?
Shiju's black shirt.
It's evidence. Can I take it?
-Pradeep sir
-Are you outside?
Yes.
He is not here. Come back.
Is it?
We are coming.
Shiju is not here.
We can go inside.
-What about this?
-Come on.
-Sir.
-Come.
-Sir.
-Mmm?
I am sure it is him.
Men go to other women
when their wives are pregnant.
See, Pradeep sir. Please stop
such perverse talk.
Even my wife is pregnant.
Here it is.
Keep this.
Sir.
See.
Does Shiju have a squint eye?
No, sir.
Sir, this squint eye
Is this the way to pick a photo?
Sorry, sir.
Show this photo to Sharath and
Lathika and get their confirmation.
Then
Ask Sharath if Shiju
really has a squint eye
or he imagined it.
Get this confirmed with him.
Understand?
[slogans against the police]
If real cops are in uniform,
we will obey the law!
If politicians are in uniform,
to hell with the police!
To hell with the police!
Protest all across the state!
Hail collectorate march!
Manoj sir.
Call from the station.
A gold chain theft in a bus.
They have caught the guy.
Ask them to file an FIR.
Who is the GD?
Joy sir.
He knows.
-Tell them we will reach in half an hour.
-Okay, sir.
Get the FIR done.
He said so.
"To hell with the police!"
"Damn the police!"
Lathika?
Huh?
What is it, sir?
See if this is Shiju.
This
This is that rascal.
But he is not that good-looking
in person.
This is his wedding photo.
It's old.
Okay, then.
-What happened, sir?
-Just to confirm.
Is this the guy?
Sir, give me one minute.
Sir
if he shaves
he would probably look like this.
But then he is cross-eyed.
That is my confusion.
Have you seen him properly?
Which eye has a problem,
left or right?
Sir, if you ask like that
Are you fooling us?
No, sir, this is him.
There is a good possibility
for it to be him.
Are you sure?
I am sure, sir.
Sure.
Tricking us!
[anti-police slogans continue]
Pradeep.
Hello, sir.
The receptionist Sharath and Lathika
have recognised Shiju's photo.
We can go ahead
and take him into custody.
-Okay, Pradeep.
-Okay, sir.
Vinu.
Sir.
Get the jeep ready.
Sir, should we not inform
Kurien sir?
No need.
He won't let us arrest him
from the march.
We have all the evidence.
-We can't let go of him.
-Okay, sir.
[slogans continue]
People are not ready to come in this
hot summer. They have work too.
Our job is still getting them.
-Shiju, right?
-Yes.
Come here.
Let me ask you something.
-What's the matter? Are you a policeman?
-Yes, I'm an SI.
-What is it, sir?
-Come.
-Get into the jeep.
-What is this? What is the issue?
-Tell me what the matter is.
-Move!
At least tell us the issue.
-You don't know who I am.
-Shut up!
Did you take a room in Grand
Tourist Home the other day?
No.
Hmm.
Do you know Swapna?
No.
Do you know Lathika?
No, sir.
What's the matter?
Sir, he needs a different
type of questioning.
You better tell the truth!
Sir, don't you dare touch me.
Who are you, rascal?
Hey, stop.
Trying to scare me?
Lock him up
if he is creating trouble.
-Sunil.
-Sir.
Sir, he needs a round of beating.
No, Pradeep, let him question.
Let's see after that.
Sir, let these poor guys go.
It's been so long.
Why are these people here?
Sir, chain snatching in a bus.
We are taking down addresses.
Make it fast and release them.
-Sir, he is the suspect.
-What is your name?
Sir, Peter.
Are you from this area?
I am from Idukki.
Why do you come this far
from Idukki to steal?
Sir, Idukki is my hometown.
Everyone will come to know
if I get caught there.
Now my family can say
I have gone to work outside.
That's why.
You are the middle page
of The Bible!
Sir.
But no need to be so truthful!
Go, sit there.
Release him!
Look!
You have arrested one of us.
-We dare you to come out.
-Get out!
-Pradeep.
-Sir.
We need to match
Shiju's fingerprints
and the other details
from the crime scene.
Okay, sir.
-I don't think he will confess.
-Right.
We should record the statements
of Sharath and Lathika.
Okay, sir.
The union guys are waiting outside.
-It looks like they are going to gather.
-Speed up things.
-Okay, sir.
-Hmm.
Sir, give me some water.
Damn you.
You won't get water or anything.
You have given us enough trouble.
Answer sir's questions.
Sir, we will see each other again
after this.
Oh, dear Shiju,
how are we going to meet again?
You are going to end
up in jail. Right, sir?
Sir, you seem to be new here.
Laws are different here.
He has only learned
the laws of the book.
We will be around here.
Don't act smart.
Just answer the questions!
You have been asking
the same things over and again!
-What the fuck are you trying to do?
-How dare you abuse the police?
Shut up, you rascal!
Stay still!
-Leave me, I say!
-Stay there, rascal.
Enough.
Lock him up.
Come!
-Don't touch me, I am telling you.
-Come here.
Walk now.
Baby, the Circle Inspector is here.
Sir, we were protesting peacefully.
We don't know why
they have arrested Shiju.
What's the issue, sir?
I just got to know.
Let me find out.
The government will change
in two months.
Release him immediately.
We have been patient so far.
If you drag it further,
we will barge in.
-Sir, let him go!
-Move!
Do you know who he is?
Hey!
-Ask Manoj to come into the room.
-Move!
-Sir.
-Come.
Who gave you permission
to arrest him from that march?
Eh?
Will you answer the authorities
and those waiting outside?
Even the Circle Inspector is not
informed about the happenings here!
Then, why am I in this position?
Sir, I was about to call you.
You do things without consulting me.
What's the point of calling me?
What evidence do you have
to take him into custody?
Even his friends outside do not
know why you arrested him!
Sir, Sharath and Lathika
have confirmed after
showing them his photo.
The marks found on Swapna's
and Lathika's necks are matching.
We spoke to Shiju's wife.
He was not at home
the day before yesterday.
He was with the minister in a union
meeting the day before yesterday!
Look at this!
He was present at a meeting
in Thiruvananthapuram.
Then how can he murder
Swapna at the same time?
Nonsense.
Is this the way to do things?
Shouldn't you do a basic inquiry?
Sir.
Thomas sir called from
the forensic department.
The blood samples are not matching.
Then
They are yet
to check the fingerprints.
It will take time.
Great!
Haven't you had enough
of your cinematic investigation?
Here.
It's the Superintendent of Police.
I will have to answer him now.
Get lost!
Pradeep, you stay back.
Hello, sir.
If you had taken his black shirt,
that would've been the end.
What's all this, Pradeep?
You are experienced enough.
You could have advised him.
We arrested him
in front of everyone.
See, even the SP
came to know about it.
Or else, we could have apologised
to them to reach a compromise.
Now, they won't be quiet about it.
They will now make sure that
Manoj gets suspended
from service.
Shit.
He got married barely a week ago.
Yes.
What can I do now?
You may go.
Sir!
How long will you lock him up?
Release him.
Sir, what's happening to Shiju?
He has been inside for long.
Sir.
Yes?
-Pradeep.
-Sir!
Let him go.
I will talk to the SP.
Sir, can I say something?
Sit.
Can we arrest Shibu using Lathika?
How?
Shiju abused her.
Lathika has complained
to Manoj about it.
If she files a formal complaint,
we can take him into custody.
Sir, if an FIR is registered with
sections 354, 323 and 324,
a police officer will have
to take him into custody
as part of his duty, right?
Mmm.
How is this Shiju as a person?
He is a tough nut, sir.
Is that so?
In that case,
for interrupting police duty
and for hurting her,
add sections 353 and 332
and arrest him.
Okay, sir.
Bye.
Look at him!
Lathika!
Here.
Come here.
Sir, one minute.
Should we ask her now?
-We will take her aside.
-The bill is inside.
Okay, we will take her aside.
How is your job here?
Going well, sir.
Let me tell you why we came.
You had complained to Manoj sir
about that Shiju, right?
That politician.
Manoj sir has arrested him.
You do one thing,
come to the station.
Give a written complaint.
Sir
I wasn't complaining about him.
I just told Manoj sir, what
happened when he asked me.
Lathika,
we have charged a case already.
What case?
Sir, you know that
he is a union member.
I can't.
He can create problems for me.
What are you afraid of?
We are giving you our word.
Whatever happens,
we will take care of it.
Don't worry at all.
I don't trust you guys.
I have had enough experiences
with you.
I don't want to do this.
Wait, let me tell you.
See, Manoj sir is trapped in this.
You know that
nobody else would do this
if you complain.
Take your friend Swapna's case.
Manoj sir is investigating it.
He is in trouble now
because he tried to help you.
Please help him out.
I cannot do it, sir.
You can go.
I need to get back to work.
Hey!
Not only this job, but I will stop
your other business too!
You don't know me.
"Ernakulam district, Kanayannur
Taluk, Elamkulam village"
"in Kadavanthra, Gandhi Nagar"
"Lathika (37), daughter of
Shanmukhan, Karithala house."
"On 8.2.2011 at 5:30 p.m.,"
"Lathika presented herself at
Ernakulam North police station."
"Her statement is given to Manoj,
GD in-charge is sub-inspector."
I have a complaint that on the
night of 6.2.2011, at Preethi Lodge
"in Ernakulam North,
a man named Shiju"
"beat me up, punched me,"
"stripped me off my saree,"
insulted my womanhood and raped me.
"Later, he abused me and tried to
kill me. I was hesitant to"
"lodge a complaint because
I feared that he would harm me again."
"I am complaining now because I felt
he should be brought to justice."
"The incident happened one kilometre
northeast of the police station."
"I'm signing the statement
after reading it."
Sign here.
Fuck!
Here.
Crime no. 234A/2011.
He is charged with harassing
a woman named Lathika.
Now
if you continue to protest
or make a scene,
whether you come into
power tomorrow or not,
we will not bother about it.
The police will do their duty.
So, go out.
-Get out of here.
-Sir.
Sir? You prick!
Get lost, you assholes!
-Can't you hear me?
-Go now, leave!
Just get out, I say.
-Leave!
-Don't push us.
Sir.
-Bye then.
-Okay.
-Vinu sir.
-Yes.
Are you not going?
I will leave after finishing
the list of people on the bus.
You carry on. Good night.
-Good night, then.
-Good night.
Eden Villa,
Fort Kochi.
Shiju.
Parayil House
Parayil House?
Manoj sir!
-Sir!
-Vinu, what happened?
Manoj sir.