CPI-M MLA Mukesh arrested after questioning in former actress sexual abuse case, let off IANS Updated: September 24th, 2024, 16:00 IST in Entertainment 0 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Linkedin Kochi: CPI-M legislator-cum-actor Mukesh was arrested after a three-hour questioning by the SIT Tuesday in a case registered against him on a complaint by a former actress accusing him of sexual abuse several years back, but released on bail as per court orders. Mukesh, accompanied by his lawyer, presented himself before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe all cases related to revelations made by actresses in the wake of the release of the Justice Hema Committee report on the conditions of women in the Malayalam industry. Also Read Big B lauds India’s chess champions on their historic win 2 hours ago Rashmika had a ‘second to go a temple’, here’s what she wished for 3 hours ago After three hours, his arrest was recorded and then he was taken for the mandatory medical examination and was let off.
Earlier this month, a lower court here had granted anticipatory bail to Mukesh. It had asked him to cooperate with the investigation team and held that if an arrest has to be recorded, then he should be granted bail. The Malayalam film industry has been in turmoil ever since the August 19 release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which made explosive revelations of sexual harassment, triggering a storm of complaints against top film pe.