Thodupuzha: In a major development, prominent Malayalam film director Ranjith has been arrested in connection with a sexual harassment case. The complaint was filed by a young actress currently starring in his ongoing movie project.
The Ernakulam Central Police has officially registered the case against the director.
Key Highlights of the Case:
- The Allegation: The complainant alleged that the director attempted to sexually assault her at the shooting location of their current film.
- Legal Procedures: The actress initially submitted her complaint to the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Following this, her confidential statement was recorded at a women’s police station two days prior to the arrest.
- The Arrest: The arrest was executed under the directives of the Idukki Superintendent of Police (SP). Ranjith was initially taken into custody by the Thodupuzha Police and will shortly be handed over to the Kochi Police for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing Investigation:
The police handled the preliminary investigation with strict confidentiality. According to official sources, authorities moved forward with the arrest after finding substantial merit in the actress’s statement.
(Stay tuned to Kerala9.com for further updates and detailed coverage of this developing story.)
