Kochi : The High Court on Tuesday allowed for police to pursue further investigations in the Actress Assault Case of 2017 involving actor Dileep. The timeline for investigation ends on 15 April, the court instructed.
In the ruling, the court said it will say nothing on credibility of versions offered by film director Balachandra Kumar.
Backdrop : Actor Dileep currently has two probes surrounding him. In the original case, he is accused of hiring a gang to molest a popular actress and capture visuals of the assault on the perpetrator’s mobile. Second, a murder conspiracy plan where he allegedly targeted to kill lead investigator in the 1st case.
The second case was registered following director Balachandra Kumar’s revelation which he claims could be substantiated by evidences in his possession.