Kerala actor abduction-assault case: Survivor says, “I know that I am not alone in this fight for justice” – Times of India

The survivor of Kerala actor abduction-assault case 2017 has spoken in public for the first time. She took to her social media handle to open up about the incident that had turned her life upside down. The survivor spoke about her journey from being a victim to becoming a survivor.

“This has not been an easy journey. The journey from being a victim to becoming a survivor. For 5 years now, my name and my identity have been suppressed under the weight of the assault inflicted on me,” the survivor wrote.

She further added that there had been attempts to humiliate, silence, and isolate her, however, a few people who stood by her, kept her voice alive. “Though I am not the one who has committed the crime, there have been many attempts to humiliate, silence, and isolate me. But at such times I have had some who stepped forward to keep my voice alive. Now when I hear so many voices speak up for me I know that I am not alone in this fight for justice,” she added.

In her post, the survivor also added that she will continue the fight for justice, so the wrongdoers are punished, and also to ensure that no one goes through such an ordeal again. “To see justice prevail, to get wrongdoers punished, and to ensure no one else goes through such an ordeal again, I shall continue this journey. For all those who are standing with me – a heartfelt thank you for your love,” she concluded her social media note.

Meanwhile, the Crime Branch wing of Kerala police on Sunday has reportedly registered a fresh case against actor Dileep (who is accused of being the mastermind), and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers in the case.

The Kerala actor was abducted and allegedly molested inside her car for two hours on February 17, 2017, reportedly by a gang of men.

Meanwhile, the Apex court in July had reportedly ordered that the trial should be completed by mid-February, 2022.