Actor assault case: officer told to file report on further probe

Court also directs him to make arrangements to conduct prosecution

Ernakulam Additional Special Sessions Judge Honey M. Varghese on Tuesday directed the investigation officer in the actor sexual assault case, in which actor Dileep is an accused, to file a report on the investigation being conducted into the revelations by Balachandrakumar, who claims to be Dileep’s friend, in connection with the case.

The judge, while ordering the investigation officer to file the report on or before January 20, observed that the investigation was the exclusive prerogative of the investigation officer. The law did not mandate any permission from the court to conduct further investigation. It was only a matter of courtesy to inform the court.

The investigation officer had earlier informed the court that further investigation was being conducted and produced the recorded statement of Balachandrakumar in a sealed cover.