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Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly booked for rape; actor denies 'baseless' allegations

By News Desk

September 3, 2024 11:09 PM


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Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly was on Tuesday booked for the offense of rape on a complaint by a 40-year-old woman that he sexually assaulted her over a year ago in Dubai, said the police. 

An officer of Oonnukal police station, where the FIR under section 376 of the IPC was registered, said that there are six accused, including a woman, in the case. The first accused is a woman and Nivin is the sixth accused, the officer said.

According to the woman, the incident occurred over a year ago in Dubai, the officer said and declined to give further details. Nivin Pauly is among the many actors and directors who are facing allegations of sexual harassment or rape by female actors following the publication of the Justice K Hema Committee report.

Nivin responds to allegations

Nivin responded to the allegation via an Instagram post on Tuesday evening. He wrote in the statement, “I have come across a false news report accusing me of abusing a girl. Please know that this is entirely untrue. I am determined to go to any extent to prove these allegations are baseless and will take all necessary steps to bring those responsible to light. Thank you for your concern. The rest will be handled legally.”

He concluded the statement with his name and added the date of September 3.

 
 
 
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