THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
Kerala police have registered a second sexual assault case against Malayalam film actor Jayasurya within 48 hours, based on a new complaint from a woman actor alleging misconduct, adding to a case filed on August 28.
The new FIR under Section 354 (assault or criminal force on woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was filed at Karamana police station on Thursday. Section 354 C, dealing with voyeurism, was also invoked against Jayasurya .
The female actor claimed Jayasurya molested her on a movie set near Thodupuzha during 2012-2013. The Thiruvananthapuram cantonment police confirmed a similar case under the same section was filed against Jayasurya earlier.
Other high-profile Malayalam film personalities, including actor and CPI(M) MLA Mukesh , and actor Sidhique , have also been named in multiple FIRs on sexual harassment allegations following the Justice Hema Committee report revelations. The state government has established a seven-member special investigation team to probe these complaints.
more recommended stories
Heavy Rains in TN, Yellow Alert for 18 Districts this WeekendCHENNAI:The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has.
Delhi-NCR’s Air Quality Remains Hazardous for ResidentsNEW DELHI:Delhi-NCR’s air quality remained severely.
Indonesia’s Mt. Ibu Erupts, Triggers Second-highest Aviation AlertJAKARTA:Mount Ibu, located in Indonesia’s North.
Over 5 Lac Elderly Above 70 Enroll for Ayushman Cards; Highest from MP, KeralaNEW DELHI:More than five lakh senior.
J&K: Two Terrorists Killed in Sopore OperationSRINAGAR:Two terrorists were killed on Friday.
Recruitment Rules Cannot be Amended Midway, Rules SCNEW DELHI:The Supreme Court on Thursday.
We Made History, This Will be Golden Age for America: Trump After Declaring VictoryNEW YORK:“We made history”, Donald Trump.
NYT ‘Needle’ Points to Trump Win with Projection of 285 Electoral College VotesNEW YORK:The famous election prognosticator, New.
US Election: Polls Aggregation Changes Giving Harris Miniscule LeadNEW YORK:As the nation gets ready.
ECI Changes Dates for By-polls: Voting in Kerala, Punjab and UP Rescheduled to Nov 20LUCKNOW:In a significant development ahead of.