New Sexual Assault Charges Shake Malayalam Film Industry

Kerala police have filed a second sexual assault case against Malayalam actor Jayasurya within 48 hours, following a complaint from a woman actor. The charges add to a growing list of similar allegations against Malayalam film personalities, spotlighted by the recent Justice K Hema Committee report.

Kerala police have registered a second sexual assault case against Malayalam film actor Jayasurya within a span of 48 hours, based on a fresh complaint from a woman actor who accused him of sexual misconduct.

The new FIR, invoking Sections 354 and 354C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), was filed at Karamana police station. The woman alleged that Jayasurya molested her on a movie set during 2012-2013.

This comes amidst a wave of allegations against other prominent film personalities, following revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. The state has convened a special investigation team to address these allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)