Actor Dileep, others appear before Crime Branch

Kochi | Sunday | 23rd January, 2022

Summary:

Kochi, Jan 23 (PTI) Actor Dileep on Sunday reached the Crime Branch office here as directed by the Kerala High Court for interrogation in a case registered against him and five others for allegedly threatening officials probing the sexual assault of an actress in 2017.

The High Court had on Saturday granted interim protection to Dileep from arrest but directed him and other accused to appear before the investigating officers on January 23, 24 and 25 for interrogation.

Dileep, who reached the crime branch office at around 8.50 AM, refused to interact with the media.

The other accused have also reached the probe agency"s office for questioning.

Meanwhile, Crime Branch sources said the interrogation of the accused will be recorded as they suspect that the actor and others might approach the court alleging harassment during questioning.

Justice Gopinath P had directed the accused to fully cooperate with the investigation and directed them to be available for interrogation from 9 AM to 8 PM on the three days.