South Indian actress assaulted in car quits Association of Malayalam Movie Artists

A noted South Indian female actress, who was allegedly sexually assaulted in a moving car last year, today resigned from AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists), alleging that it had failed to stand by her during the crisis.

Extending their solidarity with her, three prominent Malayalam actresses -- Remya Nambeesan, Reema Kallingal and Geethu Mohandas -- also announced their decision to quit AMMA.

A police officer, who wasoverseeing the investigation in the case, told PTI that Dileep was arrested for the second time after questioning in view of the fresh revelations in the case.

In her Facebook post, the actress said she had decided to quit AMMA, not in protest against its decision to take back the accused in her case, but due to 'bitter experiences' with AMMA.

She alleged Dileep had spoilt her chances of acting in many films in the past and that AMMA had not taken any action against him, though she had lodged a complaint.

The organisation even tried to shield him after the sexual assault on her, she alleged.

"I am quitting as I feel that there is no meaning in further associating myself with this organisation," she said.

Announcing their decision to quit AMMA, the other actresses alleged the organisation did not stand with the victim, a member, and had instead supported Dileep.

They said they were shocked to hear that AMMA general body had decided to take back the actor "in an undemocratic manner."

On February 17, the actress was molested in a moving car when she was travelling to Kochi for work. She was held captive in the car for almost two hours and molested by four men who also took her photographs on their cellphone. She was dumped near the house of a director, who informed the police.