Kerala Opposition Demands Justice for Sexual Exploitation Victims in Film Industry

The UDF has intensified its criticism of the Kerala government over its handling of sexual exploitation cases in the film industry, revealed in the Justice Hema Committee report. Accusations of inaction and cover-ups have prompted calls for a probe led by a female IPS officer, while conflicting statements fuel the controversy.

The Congress-led UDF has escalated its attack on the Kerala government over its alleged inaction concerning the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual exploitation, drug abuse and criminalisation within the film industry.

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has called for an investigation by a special team led by a female IPS officer, accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of lying about the report's disclosure instructions.

The controversy deepens as CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan refutes the allegations, emphasizing the government's adherence to legal procedures, while the Kerala Human Rights Commission demands a thorough examination of the report and the complaints it entails.

(With inputs from agencies.)