MeToo: Facing arrest, Jayasurya might not return from New York
Malayalam film actor Jayasurya has been booked in a second sexual assault case within 48 hours, following a new complaint from a female actor. The case was registered at the Karamana Police Station on Thursday under Section 354 (assault or criminal force on woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The woman alleged that Jayasurya molested her at a movie set near Thodupuzha during 2012-2013. Now, information about the actor's whereabouts has come.
Jayasurya likely to be arrested as soon as he lands
According to a report by Malayalam news channel Twenty24, Jayasurya is currently in New York and plans to stay in the American city. As he has been booked in a non-bailable offense he is fearing arrest once he lands back in Kerala.
Aftermath of the Hema Committee report
The Justice Hema Committee was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 female actor assault case, and its report revealed instances of harassment and exploitation of women in the Malayalam cinema industry. Amidst allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation cropping up against several actors and directors, the state government on August 25 announced the establishment of a seven-member special investigation team to probe them. Subsequently, more complaints surfaced.
Multiple FIRs registered against Malayalam film personalities
Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high-profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Hema Committee report. A rape case was registered on Wednesday night against prominent Malayalam actor and ruling CPI(M) MLA Mukesh following a female actor's allegation that he sexually assaulted her years ago.
Thiruvananthapuram Museum Police booked actor Siddique for alleged rape
On August 28, Thiruvananthapuram Museum Police had booked actor Siddique for allegedly raping an actress in a hotel eight years ago. The first case, under IPC Section 354 was against director Ranjith on a complaint by a female actor from West Bengal regarding an incident that occurred in 2009.
