Kerala actress molestation: Lawyer cites CM Pinarayi Vijayan remark
To end confusion, the court asked the accused to choose between the lawyers.
Kochi: The Special Investigation Team on Saturday submitted in a local court that there was a major conspiracy that led to abduction and sexual assault of the actor on February 17 and that the custodial interrogation of key accused Pulsar Suni and accomplice Vijesh is vital to unearth the truth. The submission was made before the Aluva First Class Judicial Magistrate court. Earlier, a drama unfolded on the court premises when the cops brought in the accused. Two lawyers – E. C. Paulose and Tenny, junior of criminal lawyer B. A. Aloor- claimed they were engaged by the accused to argue their case.
To end confusion, the court asked the accused to choose between the lawyers. Finally, Mr Tenny appeared for Suni while Mr Paulose argued for Vijesh. The Public Prosecutor cited that the custody of the duo is vital to probe the "conspiracy". In counter, Mr Tenny cited the recent statement of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan "dismissing" the conspiracy angle. Later, Mr Paulose dramatically sought police protection saying he was being followed by unidentified men ever since he filed the bail petition of Suni days back.
He later told media personnel that he was withdrawing from the case and that Mr Aloor would represent them in further legal proceedings. Meanwhile, another advocate, Ms Leema Rose, filed a complaint with the secretary of the High court Bar Association that the cops have been tapping her phone and trailing her after she discussed the case of 'Pulsar Suni' with another senior advocate. "I've no links with Pulsar Suni but cops are following me wherever I go," she said in the complaint.