Malayalam actor Dileep has been acquitted in a high-profile sexual assault case involving a fellow actress. Following the court’s decision, Dileep addressed the media, asserting that he was the victim of a conspiracy aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
Dileep alleged that his ex-wife, actress Manju Warrier, was the catalyst for the accusations against him. He stated that the notion of a criminal conspiracy first arose from her remarks. According to Dileep, after Warrier made her statement, the groundwork for the purported conspiracy began, implicating certain police officials and media representatives in the process.
In his comments, Dileep further accused law enforcement of colluding with the primary accused in the case, Pulsar Suni, to fabricate a narrative that would incriminate him. He claimed that this collaboration extended to creating misleading accounts disseminated through various media platforms. The actor expressed gratitude to his legal team, family, and supporters for their continued backing during his lengthy legal ordeal, emphasizing the court’s ruling as a vindication of his position.
The 2017 assault incident involved the actress being attacked by multiple assailants who forcibly held her vehicle and assaulted her over a two-hour period. Nine individuals faced charges in connection with this incident, including Dileep, who was arrested after authorities discovered a letter allegedly sent to him from Suni while he was incarcerated. Allegations suggested that Dileep had orchestrated the attack due to a personal vendetta linked to his ex-wife being informed about his other relationships.
Ultimately, the court ruled against Dileep in relation to the charges, finding several defendants guilty, including Suni, and acquitting Dileep and three others. This judgment was handed down by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M. Varghese, concluding a protracted trial that had seen numerous celebrity witnesses change their testimonies.