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File photo of actor Nivin Pauly. | Photo courtesy: The Hindu
Actor Nivin Pauly is among six people booked by the Onnukal police near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam Rural for various charges including gangrape on Tuesday (September 3, 2024).
Mr Pauly was made the sixth accused in the case. Shreya, film producer A.K. Sunil, Binu, Basheer and Kuttan were identified as the first five accused respectively. The third to fifth accused were reportedly acquaintances of the first accused, Shreya.
The victim has reportedly filed a petition before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case. Following the Hema Committee report, sexual harassment allegations were levelled against celebrities from the Malayalam film industry,
After the SIT recorded her statement, a report was submitted to the state police chief, who reportedly directed the rural police to file an FIR. The police remained tight-lipped about the details of the case and only said that the SIT had taken over the matter.
The alleged crime took place in Dubai between November 1 and December 15, 2023. Reportedly, the first accused promised the victim a job as a caregiver in Europe and when the promise was not fulfilled, he lured her with opportunities in the film industry.
The first information report was registered under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman), 376D (gang-rape), 354C (voyeurism), 450 (trespassing), 342 (wrongful confinement), 376 (2)(n) (repeatedly raping the same woman), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (acts done by several persons with common intention) of the IPC.
Incidentally, the victim had approached the police some time ago complaining of physical assault against Mr Pauli. But the police did not proceed at that time as there was no supporting evidence of the alleged assault having taken place in Dubai which was outside their jurisdiction. Neither was the matter reported to the police there nor was there any medical report, sources said.
Nivin Pauly’s response
Actor Nivin Pauly responded to the allegations on his social media platform. He wrote, “I have received a false news accusing me of misbehaving with a girl. Please know that this is completely false. I am determined to go to any lengths to prove these allegations baseless and will take all necessary steps to bring those responsible to justice. Thank you for your concern. The rest of the matters will be dealt with legally.”
Later, The actor denied all the allegations in a press conference, and said that he would go to any extent to prove his innocence.
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