Kochi City Police Commissioner Putta Vimaladitya said that Vedan is absconding in the rape case. Vedan has not been given police protection. Vedan is absconding. Putta Vimaladitya said that steps have been taken to prevent him from leaving the country. He was not arrested because his anticipatory bail application is in court. The investigation into the rape case is being conducted properly. He clarified that no new complaints have been received against Vedan yet.