Who Is Aju Alex, Aka Chekuthan? Arrested For Derogatory Remarks Against Actor Mohanlal

Who Is Aju Alex, Aka Chekuthan?: Aju Alex, a native of Manjadi in Thiruvalla who creates reaction videos under the alias 'Chekuthan' on YouTube and Facebook, has been taken into police custody. The arrest follows derogatory comments made by Aju against Malayalam actor Mohanlal, who was actively involved in relief efforts in Wayanad.

The derogatory remarks were made on Aju's YouTube channel after Mohanlal, who holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army, visited the landslide-hit areas in Wayanad wearing his military uniform. Aju's comments sparked outrage among Mohanlal's fans and the Malayalam film community.

Aju Alex Faces Legal Action After Siddique's Complaint

A case was filed against Aju Alex following a complaint by Siddique, the General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). After the complaint was lodged, Aju went into hiding, prompting a police investigation.

The case against Aju Alex has been registered under sections 192 and 236(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and section 120(o) of the Kerala Police Act 2011. The FIR filed by Thiruvalla police states that Aju's remarks were intended to incite hatred among Mohanlal's fans. In response to this incident, AMMA has decided to take strict action against YouTubers who engage in personal attacks against film professionals under the guise of criticism.

The arrest of Aju Alex highlights the growing concern over the misuse of social media platforms to target celebrities and the increasing legal consequences for such actions.