Balakrishnan jailed in Ernakulam on sexual assault, wrongful confinement charges
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Malayalam director Ranjith Balakrishnan has been sent to Ernakulam sub-jail after being charged with sexual assault and wrongful confinement.
He insists the accusations are untrue, and his bail plea is currently with the court.
Aswathy Jiji probes, FEFKA suspends Balakrishnan
The investigation, led by Ernakulam City's Deputy Commissioner of Police Aswathy Jiji, centers on complaints about outraging modesty and obscene gestures.
The news has left many in the Malayalam film world stunned.
Meanwhile, FEFKA has suspended Balakrishnan from its activities, and General Secretary B Unnikrishnan just released his own political thriller, Prathichaya, starring Nivin Pauly.