KOCHI:
Singer cum anchor Rimi Tomy was questioned by the police probing the Malayalam actress abduction and assault case.
It is reported that Rimi Tomy is a close friend of Dileep and his wife Kavya Madhavan. She was under scanner after the attack on the actress.
After the news broke out of the questioning the singer, she came forward denying any connection with the actress abduction case. She said that as soon as she heard the news, she talked to Dileep and Kavya.
Rimi Tomy also pointed out that she do not have any financial dealings with Dileep. She said that earlier the IT officials conducted a raid at her residence and some amount was remitted as tax. Earlier, there were reports that huge money eas deposited in the bank account of the singer.
Actress Kavya Madhavan, wife of arrested Malayalam actor Dileep was also questioned in connection with the abduction case. The questioning of Kavya Madhavan comes in the wake of allegations that prime accused Pulsar Suni had handed over the mobile phone, in which the crime was recorded, and a memory card to someone associated with the actor.
Dileep, who was arrested in connection with the case on July 10, has been charged under various sections of the IPC, including one for hatching a criminal conspiracy for abduction and assault of the actress in a moving car on February 17.
The remand of actor Dileep was extended till August 8 by the Angamaly court on Tuesday. The court said that there was prima facie evidence of the actors involvement in the case. The accused was a prominent actor and could influence the witnesses if left out on bail.
