The All Women Police, Thirumangalam, detained Malayalam actor Minu Muneer, alias Minu Munir, 51, in connection with an inquiry into a sexual assault on her relative, a 16-year-old girl, about 10 years ago. The girl, who is 26 now, filed a complaint last year in Kerala.
Subsequently, the complaint was transferred to the police station in Chennai since it was said to be the scene of crime.
The victim’s mother alleged that during a school holiday in 2014, she sent her daughter to Chennai with her distant relative Minu for getting a role in a film.
She took the girl to a hotel at Anna Nagar and introduced her to four people, discussing film opportunities. One person pinched the girl’s cheek, while another hugged and kissed her.
The girl protested and left the hotel, but did not report the incident owing to fear.
The complaint was filed in 2024 at the Muvattupuzha police station in Ernakulam by the victim’s mother, with the consent of the victim’s husband and family. It was alleged that four men had sexually assaulted her. Since the incident occurred at Anna Nagar, the case was transferred.
Subbulakshmi, Inspector, All Women Police, Thirumangalam, and her team travelled to Kerala to pick up the actor and brought her to Chennai for questioning.
The police are investigating her role in the alleged offence and plan to visit the hotel to gather evidence. “We will question the four individuals present at the hotel. If Minu is found abetting them, she will also face charges,” a senior officer said.
A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Authorities are searching for the four suspects.
Published – August 15, 2025 12:35 am IST
