Actors Jayasurya and Maniyanpilla Raju face new FIRs over sexual abuse allegations
Justice Hema Committee report
The Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry sparked intense controversy on Friday when actor Jayasurya was charged with a new crime in response to a complaint made by an actress.
The FIR has been filed in Thiruvananthapuram and will be sent to Thodupuzha Police Station, Kerala police said, according to ANI news on Friday.Actors Jayasurya and Maniyanpilla Raju were the subject of separate state complaints filed on Thursday in response to a female actor's claim that the two had sexually abused her.
Following claims of sexual harassment against a number of directors and performers in the wake of findings made by the Justice K Hema Committee report, numerous Federal Investigation Reports have been filed against prominent members of the Malayalam cinema industry.
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Fire breaks out at Trade and Taxes building in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A fire broke out at Trade and Taxes building in central Delhi's ITO on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to rush six fire tenders to the spot, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.
No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.
A call regarding the blaze was received at 8:36 am, following which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot, he said, adding that the fire was doused at 9.10 am.
Initial reports indicate that the fire erupted on the 12th floor of the building, where the Sales Tax office is located.
Firefighters were deployed to prevent them from spreading to other parts of the multi-storey structure. Further details are awaited.
