Court Grants Three-Day Police Custody of Director Ranjith in Sexual Assault Case

Kochi: A court on Saturday granted three-day police custody of director Ranjith, who was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a young actress at a film set.

Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate Selmath RM allowed the petition filed by the police seeking custody of Ranjith for three days. He will remain in custody till Monday evening.

Ranjith was produced before the court on Saturday morning following his judicial cutody for the past three days. He also filed a bail petition in the case, claiming that he is innocent.

Ranjith’s lawyer argued that the arrest was carried out without following due procedure and cited his health condition while seeking bail. The plea will be considered at a later date by the court.

Filmmaker Ranjith was arrested on Tuesday night from Thodupuzha after a young actress filed a complaint alleging that he had sexually harassed her inside a caravan during a film shoot in Fort Kochi.