Kerala in Turmoil: Hema Committee Report on Film Industry Atrocities Sparks Outcry

The release of the Hema Committee report, documenting atrocities against women in Malayalam cinema, has triggered a political firestorm in Kerala. Both the opposition and the government are exchanging accusations. The high court has mandated a review of the report while ensuring victims' anonymity and calling for potential legal action.

The release of the Hema Committee report on atrocities against women in the Malayalam film industry has ignited a political firestorm in Kerala, drawing reactions from various social and political circles.

The committee, established in the wake of a 2017 sexual assault case involving actor Dileep, revealed damning accounts of harassment and exploitation within the industry.

As the opposition Congress party demands swift action, the Kerala High Court has ordered the state government to submit the report in a sealed cover, maintaining the anonymity of victims and pushing for possible legal action against the accused.

(With inputs from agencies.)