Kochi: Noted Malayalam film director and scriptwriter Ranjit was arrested on the basis of a harassment complaint lodged by a young actress against him, Kerala Kaumudi reported.
According to the complaint the accused had allegedly harassed the actress of his new film on the set of Ranjith’s new film.
The arrest was made at the direction of Idukki SP on a case registered by the Ernakulam Central Police.
Ranjith was taken to the Thodupuzha station and will soon be handed over to the Kochi police.
After recording her confidential statement two days ago, police found merit in the claims and initiated the arrest.
The complaint was registered with the DGP and it finally reached Kochi Commissioner of Police Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar.
Director Ranjit arrested
