Actor and CPI(M) Kollam MLA Mukesh was arrested by a special investigation team (SIT) in a sexual assault case. He was released on bail shortly after the arrest.He was also interrogated by the SIT at the Coastal Police Headquarters in Ernakulam for a few hours, according to media reports.
The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court had earlier granted anticipatory bail to the actor-cum-politician.
The case pertains to a complaint by a female actor who alleged that Mukesh had intruded into her hotel room and sexually assaulted her, years ago. The case was registered by the Maradu police.
The case intensified the demand for Mukesh’s resignation with pressure mounting from the opposition.
Meanwhile, earlier today, the Kerala High Court rejected actor Siddique’s bail plea in a sexual assault case lodged against him by a former actress. A lookout circular has been issued while police have intensified efforts to trace Siddique and arrest him, media reports stated.