Malayalam Actor Dileep’s remand period has been extended by the Angamaly First Class Magistrate court for two more weeks, till 22 August. Dileep appeared before the court through video conferencing, as the police had raised concerns over security issues in bringing the actor to the court frequently.
Neither the prosecution nor Dileep’s lawyer appeared in court in person.
Dileep has not yet filed a revised bail application after the High Court rejected his first bail plea. He has replaced his lawyer Ram Kumar and is now being represented by Raman Pillai. The actor will reportedly seek bail in the HC once again.
The jail authorities also told the court that Dileep’s health is fine after recent rumours of the actor’s failing health did the rounds. The police denied the rumours and said that there was a medical checkup and that the actor was fine.
Recently, allegations were made about Dileep receiving privileged treatment and special food inside Aluva Sub Jail. Sanoop, a prisoner housed near the actor’s cell, has claimed that Dileep spends most of his day sitting in various officers’ chambers and only returns to his cell at night. He also alleged that Dileep is served special food prepared for the officers and does not eat the food meant for the prisoners.
(This article was published in an arrangement with The News Minute.)
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