Tovino
Thomas
Supports
Legal
Probe
into
Industry
Allegations:
In
recent
developments
within
the
Malayalam
film
industry,
actor
Tovino
Thomas
has
voiced
his
support
for
a
comprehensive
investigation
into
allegations
of
sexual
harassment.
Expressing
his
hope
that
those
found
guilty
will
be
duly
punished,
Thomas
has
welcomed
the
ongoing
police
investigation,
which
was
prompted
by
the
Justice
Hema
Committee
report.
He
has
affirmed
his
readiness
to
provide
a
statement
if
required
by
the
authorities.

Tovino
Thomas
has
underscored
the
necessity
for
a
fair
and
impartial
investigation
and
welcomed
the
stepping
down
of
the
accused
from
their
positions
during
the
inquiry.
He
stressed
that
safety
and
justice
should
extend
beyond
the
film
industry
to
all
sectors.
In
his
remarks
to
the
media,
Tovino
Thomas
reiterated
his
confidence
in
the
legal
system
and
emphasized
the
importance
of
adhering
to
legal
procedures
rather
than
succumbing
to
media
or
“mob
trials.” He
called
for
safety
and
respect
for
both
women
and
men
in
workplaces,
highlighting
the
need
for
a
secure
and
just
environment
for
everyone.

Formal
Complaint
Filed
Against
Siddique
and
Ranjith
in
Sexual
Misconduct
Cases

In
a
related
development,
a
formal
complaint
has
been
lodged
against
actor
Siddique
regarding
the
sexual
assault
allegations
made
by
actress
Revathy
Sampath.
The
complaint,
filed
with
the
Kochi
Police
Commissioner
by
a
resident
of
Vytilla,
alleges
that
Siddique
committed
sexual
offenses
under
the
POCSO
Act.
Additionally,
the
complaint
calls
for
action
against
director
Ranjith,
who
is
accused
of
sexual
misconduct
by
Bengali
actress
Sreelekha
Mitra.

The
police
are
currently
reviewing
the
complaint
and
preparing
to
take
the
necessary
action.
Siddique,
in
response
to
the
allegations,
has
resigned
from
his
role
as
General
Secretary
of
the
actor’s
association,
‘AMMA.’
He
submitted
his
resignation
to
AMMA
President
Mohanlal
following
the
serious
allegations
raised
by
Revathy
Sampath.
Similarly,
Ranjith
has
also
resigned
from
his
position
as
chairman
of
the
Kerala
State
Chalachitra
Academy.

Revathi
Sampath
had
made
these
grave
allegations
against
Siddique
just
a
day
before,
leading
to
significant
scrutiny.
The
allegations,
which
involve
the
alleged
abuse
of
a
young
actress
aspiring
to
join
the
film
industry,
are
considered
severe,
and
there
is
growing
anticipation
that
legal
action
will
follow.
The
ongoing
situation
reflects
the
industry’s
broader
struggle
with
accountability
and
justice,
underscoring
the
need
for
thorough
investigations
and
appropriate
measures
to
address
such
serious
claims.