Accused in a case of abduction and sexual assault of a South Indian actress, Malyalam actor Dileep has asked for a fresh police probe into the matter. According to a PTI report, Dileep has alleged that the current investigation was not fair and that he had been framed.
In a letter to the state Secretary, Dileep said a new team of Kerela Police should probe the case, adding and if that was not possible, the investigation should be handed over to the CBI.
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The actor had been let out on bail after 85 days in custody, and had written the letter after his release.
Dileep also charged some top officials with framing fake evidence against him to trap him.
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