Actor Siddique interrogated by special investigation team on assault allegations Hindi News – Amar Ojla Live Hindi News Achi-News

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Malayalam film actor Siddiqui on Monday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning in the rape case registered against him. An investigation team led by an IPS officer is conducting the investigation at a police cantonment here. A young actress said in her complaint that Siddiqui sexually harassed her at a hotel in Thiruvananthapuram out of greed to get a role in a film. The Supreme Court last week granted interim relief from Siddiqui’s arrest after the Kerala High Court Rejected the preliminary bail application.

Before rejecting the petition, the High Court insisted on the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a custodial investigation. A case was registered against Siddiqui under Sections 376 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The actor said that the complainant has been harassing him with false accusations since 2019. The case is part of an investigation Wider range of allegations of sexual harassment against prominent figures in Malayalam cinema following the Hema Commission report against actresses. Several cases have been registered on such allegations.