As per latest reports, Malayalam actor Siddique has gone missing after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail in a rape case filed by an actress.
Siddique was last seen in public on Saturday as he managed arrangements for the last rites of veteran actress Kaviyoor Ponnamma.
A lookout notice has been issued at all points of exit across the country, particularly at airports. Additionally, both of his mobile numbers were found to be switched off.
She alleges that Siddique sexually assaulted her under the guise of discussing a film project. These allegations come at a challenging time for the Malayalam film industry, coinciding with the release of the Justice Hema Committee report.
Siddique, who was recently elected General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), stepped down from his position. Subsequently, the entire committee, led by President Mohanlal, also resigned.
In court, Siddique argued that this actress has been harassing him since 2019, repeatedly alleging on social media that he attempted to sexually assault her at a theater in 2016.
Others Malayalam actors including Mukesh, Ranjith, Raju, Prakash, and now Jayasurya have all received court relief from arrest.In contrast, Siddique became the first actor to seek anticipatory bail and subsequently be denied.