Sreelekha Mitra Files Sexual Harassment Allegations with Police
Sreelekha Mitra's Bold Move Against Sexual Harassment
Kochi: Backing her media allegations against filmmaker Ranjith, Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra filed a complaint with the Kochi city police commissioner on Monday. The complainant alleged sexual misbehaviour by the former Kerala Chalachitra Academy chairman in 2009 at a Kochi apartment.
Details of the Incident
In her complaint via email, the actor detailed that the incident occurred at DD Flats, Kadavanthra, Kochi, when she was invited to act in the 2009 movie 'Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha', directed by Ranjith. During a film discussion at the flat in Kochi's Kaloor-Kadavanthra where Ranjith was staying, he allegedly grabbed her hand and attempted to touch other parts of her body with sexual intent.
- Sreelekha managed to escape and return to her hotel.
- She shared this distressing experience with scriptwriter Joshy Joseph on that same day.
Legal Actions and Community Reactions
Ranjith bares his feudal face like his protagonists: Director Joshy Joseph commented on the situation. The actor stated she was unable to pursue legal action against the filmmaker, including assault against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, under sections 354 and 354B of the Indian Penal Code, due to her relocation from Kolkata, West Bengal.
Confirming receipt of the complaint, Kochi City Police Commissioner S Syam Sundar stated that the matter will be investigated with due diligence.
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