Kochi: The State Women’s commission has recorded the statement of P.C. George MLA over his alleged defamatory remarks against the star victim of abduction and rape.
“Commission director V. U. Kuriakose recorded the statement the other day. He will file the report to the chairperson on Wednesday. Earlier we’ve obtained the permission of the Assembly speaker,” said a CWC spokesperson.
The CWC had earlier registered a suo-motu case against the legislator after receiving a legal opinion that his remarks are of “very serious nature and falls within the purview of victim shaming”.
“Police told the court that the attack on the actress is worse than the Nirbhaya incident. If so, how can she return to the sets of the movie the next day? In which hospital did she seek medical assistance?" Mr George had asked in August.
The spokesperson said he cooperated with the commission though he stuck to his stance against the police. "Whether the statement is satisfactory or not will be determined by the chairperson M.C. Josephine,” he said.
Mr George had throughout defended actor Dileep, arrested on conspiracy charges, asserting that there was no evidence to prove his role and he did not believe that he had any.
