MLA, actor Mukesh arrested by SIT in rape case, released on bail; watch out for Siddique

Take heed of warning against Siddique

Police have issued a warning circular and intensified the search to arrest Malayalam actor Siddique after the The Kerala High Court has rejected his plea for interim bail on tuesday.

Siddique is facing allegations of sexual harassment by a young actress. The lookout circular was issued at airports to prevent the actor from fleeing the country.

According to police sources, his current whereabouts are unknown and his phones are switched off. Siddique was not found at his residences in Padamugal, Kakkanad or Aluva, where his house was reportedly locked.

Meanwhile, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was formed to probe the allegations levelled by actresses after the release of the Hema committee report, is on its way to Kochi, while police are expanding their search to local hotels.

Sources said there are no impediments to arrest Siddique despite his plan to file an appeal in the Supreme Court seeking an interim order. The Kochi police have been directed by the Crime Branch chief to go ahead with the arrest without waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Kerala High Court rejected Siddique’s plea for interim bail in the case filed by the Thiruvananthapuram museum police.

With input from Express News Service