KOCHI: Actor Suresh Gopi’s personal make-up man, who was admitted to a private hospital here after he met with an accident on Saturday, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday. The body of Thomas P P, 66, Kalyani Apartment, Thirunagar, Chennai, was transported to Chennai after a postmortem examination was held at Ernakulam General Hospital.
Thomas was hit by a speeding motor bike around 10 pm, while crossing road at Kundannoor Traffic Junction. Two youths, who were on the bike, escaped from the scene soon after the accident. The mishap occurred as the bikers, who were coming from Aroor side, tried to evade the red signal.
Though the police have registered a case, the youths and the registration number of the vehicle could not be traced till now. According to witnesses’ statement, the vehicle was a black Pulsar and the person who was riding the bike wore a black T-shirt. Mahi, brother of Thomas, said they have lodged a complaint with the IG. Suresh Gopi arrived at Ernakulam General Hospital and paid last homage to the deceased. He told reporters that Thomas was like a brother to him.
“We have spoken with top police officials and they would trace the persons behind the accident,” Suresh Gopi said. P P Shams, Assistant Commissioner, Traffic East, said: “The surveillance camera fixed at the junction by the Motor Vehicle Department covers only a distance of four metres. This is why we could not trace the identity of the persons who rode the bike. We are checking the visuals recorded at other cameras as per the time mentioned in the statements given by the witnesses.”