Law enforcement is facing a tough situation as they deal with 35 police reports (FIRs) that came from a report by the Hema Committee. This report talks about sexual abuse and unfair treatment of women in the Malayalam film industry. Many survivors of these incidents do not want to take legal action, making the investigation harder.
The FIRs were filed by a special team created to investigate claims of molestation, attempted rape, and rape. Some of these claims date back to the early 2000s. Because a lot of time has passed, there isn’t much evidence left, and the investigation needs to rely mostly on the stories of the survivors. Sadly, these stories might not be enough for legal action.
Many survivors have chosen not to name their attackers. However, the police believe they can still find the suspects based on hints given in the survivors’ statements. To keep everyone safe, the details of the FIRs are kept private, protecting both the survivors and the famous people involved in the cases.
Actor Mala Parvathy, who spoke to the committee, has now gone to the Supreme Court to stop the investigation. She believes that it is unfairly bothering innocent people. The decision of the court could greatly impact the investigation and the conversation around holding people accountable in the industry.
In the meantime, G Poonguzhali, an officer in charge of coastal security, has been chosen to help manage the complaints from survivors and ensure their safety from any possible threats related to the Hema Committee report.
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