Corona Papers (കൊറോണ പേപ്പേഴ്സ്)

Good morning, sir.

We only get 350 rupees.

What can one do with that?!

Not even a tiny bit of conscience--

It was a well executed plan.

On the day before the incident, they had already

destroyed the CCTVs around the area where it took place.

Sir.

We've received a car missing complaint.

Sir, just a minute, I'll be right back.

What's it?

Sir, there's a guy waiting outside.

His car is missing it seems. That's also a Wagon R.

Hameed, first tell me this...

Your son's car went missing last Friday, right?

-Right? -Yes.

Then where were you all these days?

He's here.

I'll take care of the rest.

Sir...

I got a call from my sister,

who's in Kozhikode.

She said that my grandmother was having a high fever.

There's no place to park the car in our house.

So I always park it outside Babu ikka's workshop.

After I returned from the mosque on Friday,

I parked my car there and left to Kozhikode.

I returned this morning.

And the car wasn't there.

Nobody saw anyone take it.

Here, sir.

You've spent some time in prison, no?

It was just a case of scuffle, sir.

Family matter.

What model is the car?

It's a Wagon R, sir.

Colour?

Silver.

Number?

Number is KL 17 U 4400.

-Sir! -Mustafa!

The witnesses reported a car with the same number, isn't it?

Yes, sir.

-And the model and the colour too, right? -Yes, sir.

Lock them up!

Call the Commissioner and tell him we've found the culprit.

Playing games, huh?!

Sir?

Sir, if we just tie loose ends and detain them,

won't we get into trouble?

Shouldn't we at least interrogate them?

Just do as you are told.

I know what to do.

Write a statement exactly as I say and make them sign it.

Will see to the rest later.

Give me that statement.

Sir... sir...

Upon Allah, we don't know anything.

We didn't do anything.

My father bought me this car after mortgaging the house.

It is our livelihood.

Then why did you admit to everything and sign this?

All night that CI was forcing me to admit to the crime.

I couldn't bear to listen to Vaapa's screams any longer.

-That's when I gave in and agreed. -Until we get a clear picture,

the police is going to request your remand as part of the investigation.

Next is your case, please be seated inside.

Come... Come on.

Mustafa and his father, Hameed, who are suspected to be responsible for

Justice Jacob's murder, have been sent to police custody for ten days.

And for detailed evidence...

What's it, Yousef?

-Found the car. -Where?

In the forest next to the Devil's River.

Madam is there.

She said to bring them to take evidence.

Do one thing, I'll take them in my car. And you guys can leave.

Hey, no! Can't do that.

It's my duty to get them to the sub jail.

Madam is at the spot. It's her order.

Fine, let's do one thing. I'll also come.

Get out.

Is this your car?

Yes.

Yes, madam.

Go and check if anything is missing inside.

Ok.

What's that?

-Lunchbox... -Eh?

Lunchbox.

Keep looking.

-And this? -It's my accounts book.

Where did you get this from?

I don't know, madam.

This is not mine.

Take that and come out.

Keep it over there.

Madam...

It's an unauthorised gun.

A locally-made one.

According to the ballistic report, a similar device was used to bump him off.

Madam.

My opinion is that we should not take a firm decision

before the investigation is complete.

It is said that on the day of the incident, he was at a hospital in Kozhikode.

Let's just verify that?

I already checked that.

He wasn't there.

Madam, I swear I was there.

Dr. Kunjuabdullah was treating my aunty.

-He knows! -Don't try to teach me!

No need of any further investigation.

They're the ones who killed him.

See that board over there?

The river is full of swamps and vines.

A lot of people have died over there.

We've not recovered a single body yet.

You know, I could very well dump the two of you in there!

You better write and give.

That this gun belongs to you and that you used it to kill him.

Take it from him!

Madam...

Madam...

Madam, why should I kill him?

Wasn't he the one who put your father in jail?

Write a statement saying you killed him as revenge.

Madam...

Madam?

What are you saying?

Shut up!

You're framing us, aren't you, madam?

That won't happen! I won't write anything!

Madam!

I've no interest to drag you around courts!

I don't wanna go through that hassle!

-Are you gonna write it or not?! -Madam...

This is not right, madam.

It is personal.

Do you know who died?

My father-in-law.

Madam, we'll admit to anything. Please leave my son alone.

Vaapa, are you mad?!

Tell her to get lost!

We'll see you in court! You do whatever you want!

Madam!

-What the hell did you do?! -Vaapa!

-Vaapa! -Madam! Run!

Mustafa!

Bring that dead man and throw him in there!

Madam...

What all are you doing, madam?

When they tried to attack you in the middle of taking evidence,

you shot them.

-ME?! -Sajeev!

Let me go!

What did the doctor say?

To do the operation if the sugar levels come down.

Mom was asking for you.

Will go see her on Sunday or something.

It's so busy at the office, I'm not able to go.

Chechi had gone.

She said Mom was sleeping.

Lies.

Dad, here's the electricity bill. Please pay it.

I'll pay it tomorrow.

I need to be at the court at 10 o'clock.

I've to first go to the hospital and then go.

I'm already late.

Today's the last date.

If it's not paid today, we'll have to eat dinner in the dark.

It's on the way, no? Will only take five minutes.

Can't you do all this on the phone itself?

How many times have I told you not to put your shoes on the bed?

He has all the time in this world to collect the pension

for that cripple downstairs and to play chess with him.

Basically do things for everyone except his own family!

No time for anything!

Where did you go early morning?

To the doctor.

Grandpa is angry at you, Uncle.

Cos you didn't come to play chess on Sunday.

Hello?

Look here.

I was very busy between court and hospital!

I'll definitely come the day after tomorrow.

Seems like he is really angry, no?

It's alright. I know what to do.

Go on. Come, we're late.

The kids will come on Sunday.

That's the only day they are free.

Just tell them not to waste it by coming here.

Um...

This court and case takes up all my time.

I'm also not able to come and spend some time with you.

That's okay. Everything will be alright.

You eat.

I've had enough.

You've become half your size, Nandini.

Eat this too.

Leave it there. I'll have it later.