Actor Nivin Pauly and Others Charged in Kerala for Serious Crimes
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], September 3: Actor Nivin Pauly and five others have been charged by Kerala Police for gang rape and related crimes. The charges were based on a statement from the survivor, recorded by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating sexual harassment allegations in the Malayalam film industry.
The case was registered at Oonnukal police station, and the First Information Report includes charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), such as assault, gang rape, voyeurism, trespass, wrongful confinement, repeated rape, criminal intimidation, and acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention.
Pauly was named as the sixth accused, with Shreya, film producer AK Sunil, Binu, Basheer, and Kuttan identified as the first five accused. The complainant alleged that the accused had promised her a role in a film, and the offence allegedly took place in Dubai last year.
Pauly denied the allegations, calling them baseless. He stated on his Instagram account, “I have come across a false news report accusing me of abusing a girl. Please know that this is entirely untrue. I’m determined to go to any extent to prove these allegations baseless and will take all necessary steps to bring those responsible to light. Thank you for your concern. The rest will be handled legally.”
This case is the latest in a series of cases against prominent figures in the Malayalam film industry following the release of the Hema Committee report. The report contains shocking accounts of harassment, exploitation, and mistreatment of women professionals in the industry. It notes that the Malayalam film industry is controlled by about 10 to 15 male producers, directors, and actors who dominate and exert control over the industry.
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Nivin Pauly -: Nivin Pauly is a popular actor in the Malayalam film industry, which is based in the state of Kerala, India.
Kerala Police -: Kerala Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the state of Kerala, India.
gang rape -: Gang rape is a very serious crime where a group of people forcefully engage in sexual activities with someone without their consent.
Oonnukal police station -: Oonnukal police station is a local police station in Kerala where the case was registered.
assault -: Assault means physically attacking someone, which is a crime.
voyeurism -: Voyeurism is the act of secretly watching someone without their permission, usually in a private setting, which is illegal.
Hema Committee report -: The Hema Committee report is a document that talks about harassment and exploitation in the Malayalam film industry, named after the person who led the committee.
Malayalam film industry -: The Malayalam film industry, also known as Mollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema that produces movies in the Malayalam language, mainly in Kerala.
