Big Names Quit; SIT Formed to Probe Sexual Abuse in Malayalam Filmdom

• The Kerala government has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate sexual harassment allegations in the Malayalam film industry.
• Actor Siddique resigned as the general secretary of AMMA following allegations of sexual assault by a young actress.
• Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairperson Ranjith also resigned after Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra accused him of inappropriate behavior.
• The Hema Committee report has sparked public debates, encouraging more women to come forward with their experiences.
• The SIT includes four senior women police officers and will conduct a preliminary inquiry into the allegations.

Source: The Hindu