Actor Nivin Pauly has been exonerated by the Kerala police in an alleged rape case filed against him earlier this year. The case, which surfaced in September, involved a complaint from a 40-year-old woman who accused Nivin and five others of assaulting her in Dubai. After a thorough investigation, the police cleared the actor of all charges, stating that the evidence did not support the woman’s allegations.
Clean Chit After Police Investigation
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducted a detailed examination of Nivin Pauly’s travel records, including emigration details and credit card transactions. According to Onmanorama, the findings revealed no discrepancies that would substantiate the allegations, leading the SIT to remove his name from the list of accused individuals.
Nivin Pauly, who had earlier denied the allegations and called the reports “false,” expressed his gratitude to his supporters on Instagram after the clean chit was granted. He posted a heartfelt note in both Malayalam and English, thanking those who stood by him during the difficult time.
“Heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by me. Thank you for all the love, prayers, and support,” Nivin wrote. His post received an outpouring of love from fans and fellow actors, with celebrities like Shwetha Menon and Saniya Iyappan sharing supportive comments and heart emojis.
The Allegations
The controversy began when the 40-year-old woman filed a complaint accusing Nivin Pauly and five others of assaulting her in Dubai. The police registered the case under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to rape. The FIR named six individuals, including Nivin, and a woman as part of the accused.
Following the complaint, Nivin Pauly denied all accusations. In a statement on Instagram, he declared, “I have come across a false news report accusing me of abusing a girl. Please know that this is entirely untrue. I am determined to go to any extent to prove these allegations are baseless and will take all necessary steps to bring those responsible to light. Thank you for your concern. The rest will be handled legally.”
Support From Colleagues
Several of Nivin’s colleagues in the film industry rallied behind him during the crisis. Actors Vineeth Sreenivasan and Bhagath Manuel both supported Nivin, confirming that he was with them at the time the alleged incident occurred. This further strengthened Nivin’s claims of innocence.
In October, the SIT questioned Nivin about the case, where the actor maintained that the charges against him were fabricated and baseless. His legal team also took necessary steps to clear his name.
Looking Ahead
With the police investigation now closed, Nivin Pauly can focus on moving forward from this difficult episode. His fans and industry peers have shown overwhelming support throughout the ordeal, a sentiment the actor has expressed gratitude for in his recent social media posts.
As the case concludes, Nivin’s supporters are hopeful that the actor’s reputation will be restored, allowing him to continue his work in the Malayalam film industry without further hindrance.
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