Kochi: In a major development, Malayalam film director Ranjith, who was arrested in connection with a sexual assault case, has been remanded to judicial custody. He was produced before a magistrate at their residence in Maradu and is being shifted to the Ernakulam Sub Jail.
Ranjith was initially taken into custody from Thodupuzha and subsequently handed over to the Kochi City Police. Following his arrest, he was taken to the Ernakulam General Hospital for a mandatory medical examination. Due to variations in his blood pressure, he was kept under medical observation at the hospital until the early hours of the morning.
After being discharged this morning, the police team brought him to the Ernakulam Women’s Police Station before presenting him at the magistrate’s residence. The police have registered a case against the director that includes non-bailable offenses.
Although Ranjith’s legal counsel appealed to the court to avoid remand, the magistrate rejected the plea and ordered judicial custody. Following the completion of the legal procedures, he will be transferred to the Ernakulam Sub Jail.
