A forensic report released on Friday said Malayalam actor-singer Kalabhavan Mani, who died on 6 March, had consumed a lethal dose of insecticide.
Reports suggest that the pesticide might have been added to the drink to increase the concentration of the spurious alcohol. However, as per the statement given by actor Jaffer Idukki, who was with Mani the day before his death, the late actor had only consumed beer.
Meanwhile, the outhouse (Paddy) was reportedly cleaned by Mani's friends to destroy evidence of liquor before anyone from the family arrived at the spot. The actor's three aids � Arun, Vipin and Murukan � were taken into custody Thursday as part of the investigation.
A police team including forensic experts and dog squad had a search today in Paddy, the out house of Kalabavan Mani.
