The New Indian Express dates the FIR to October 4. Police accounts reported on October 5 confirm two arrests and judicial remand; allegations remain under investigation.
October 4 reports describe an arrest and judicial remand over alleged sexual assault and ₹1.18-lakh extortion. The allegations remain under investigation.
The home minister confirms a new referral and calls for an evidence-led inquiry. The allegations and claims of interference in an earlier investigation remain unproved.
An October 2 bulletin flags thunderstorms before a heavier-rain spell on October 4–6. Regional reports identify yellow alerts in selected districts on Sunday and Monday.
Thursday’s police account describes an ongoing investigation into a September 22 incident. The survivor’s identity and identifying personal details are withheld.
The October 1 police cases follow a confrontation near a university hostel the previous evening. Rival political groups give conflicting accounts of how it began.
The September 30 sentence concerns older driving-licence and document irregularities. Separate prison terms will run together, according to court reporting.
At the September 30 closing ceremony, Chief Minister V D Satheesan criticised the impasse. The Centre had earlier said reviews were pending and no film had been outright refused permission.