The SIT investigating sexual abuse allegations in the Malayalam film industry recorded a Kozhikode native’s statement, accusing director Ranjith of abusing him at a Bengaluru hotel in 2012. The complainant presented evidence and claimed the director took nude photos. The SIT also recorded a junior artist’s statement about Edavela Babu’s misconduct.

The toddler’s mother, Shivani, 28, was arrested after confessing to the crime. Initially, unsure of how to explain the situation to her family, she claimed the child was missing

Official data shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs reveals that from 2014 to 2022, a total of 8,719 cases were registered under UAPA. Of these, there were acquittals in 567 cases, while 222 resulted in convictions