Malayalam actress abducted & molested: Report
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Published: Feb 18, 2017, 01:35 IST | Updated: Feb 18, 2017, 01:35 IST
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The actress' former driver Martin was allegedly one of the attackers
A popular Malayalam actress was abducted and molested by a gang of men late Friday night near Ernakulam town in Kerala, the Malayala Manorama reported.
The report said the men got into the actress' car near Athani in Angamaly.
According to the report, she was assaulted till the car reached Palarivattom in Ernakulam. The men allegedly took photos and videos of her.
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The actress was then released.
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The actress' former driver Martin was allegedly one of the attackers.
The Malayala Manorama reported that after the actress was released, she went to the home of a director -- seeking his help -- in Kakkanad.
She later spoke to the police and gave them a statement.
A case has been registered, with local goon Sunil Kumar listed as the main accused.
The actress' former driver has been arrested.
(This report first appeared in DNA)