Kochi: A noted South Indian film actor has alleged that she was molested by two men who forced their way into her car in Kerala's Erankulam district last night. Her driver is suspected of involvement and has been taken into custody. A case of molestation and kidnapping has been registered against the accused.
"We know who are behind this, and we will very quickly arrest all of them and get to the bottom of the truth," Kerala Police chief Loknath Behra said. According to police, her driver is believed to be part of a gang of four behind the incident. All of them worked in the local film industry and the main accused is believed to be a former driver for the actor.
An argument followed and two men entered the car and directed her driver to proceed to Kochi after threatening him. The actor was held hostage for two hours. According to reports, the gang took pictures that they planned to use to blackmail her for money.
The actress later reached the house of a director, who informed police.
Leader of opposition Ramesh Chennithala, currently on a day-long protest at his home constituency near Alappuzha over the "sudden deterioration" of the law and order situation in the state, expressed shock over the incident.
(With inputs from IANS)
"We know who are behind this, and we will very quickly arrest all of them and get to the bottom of the truth," Kerala Police chief Loknath Behra said. According to police, her driver is believed to be part of a gang of four behind the incident. All of them worked in the local film industry and the main accused is believed to be a former driver for the actor.
An argument followed and two men entered the car and directed her driver to proceed to Kochi after threatening him. The actor was held hostage for two hours. According to reports, the gang took pictures that they planned to use to blackmail her for money.
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The actress later reached the house of a director, who informed police.
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Leader of opposition Ramesh Chennithala, currently on a day-long protest at his home constituency near Alappuzha over the "sudden deterioration" of the law and order situation in the state, expressed shock over the incident.
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(With inputs from IANS)
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