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Many Kerala bigwigs in sex scandals
November 1, 2004
Thiruvananthapuram - Fresh allegations of sexual exploitation against a Kerala
minister have once again spotlighted the involvement of high profile people in
the state in sex scandals.
The latest episode to send shock waves in political circles is allegations by
22-year-old Regina of Kozhikode Thursday that eight years ago she was forced to
have sex thrice with P.K. Kunjalikutty, now the industries minister.
When the story first broke in 1996, an investigation conducted by the then
government headed by E.K. Nayanar had absolved Kunjalikutty.
But Regina Thursday told newsmen at Kozhikode that she had told a court then
that Kunjalikutty had no role because she was given money.
The scandal has come at a time when the Kerala Police are investigating another
case of the sexual exploitation of a minor girl at Killiroor near Kottayam.
There have been reports on the involvement of big political names in the case.
While six people, including two women, have been arrested, the victim is in a
serious condition after developing complications while giving birth to a baby
girl.
There are several other shocking incidents too, involving big names.
For instance, cases of immoral trafficking against a senior excise official and
a leading textile dealer, who were taken into custody when they were caught in
the act with two college girls this month.
Another case that has caught media attention is the conviction by a lower court
last month of former minister and senior opposition legislator M.
Neelalohithadasan Nadar in a sexual abuse case filed by a woman forest
official. Nadar, however, has managed to get a stay on it.
But trial is nearing completion on a similar case against Nadar, filed by
senior bureaucrat Nalini Netto.
Reacting to the Nadar episode, Kerala Assembly Speaker Therambil Ramakrishnan
said there was no legal bar on Nadar continuing as legislator.
"But politicians getting involved in such cases is not good," said
Ramakrishnan.
All eyes are now on Chief Minister Oommen Chandy who has time and again said
all those involved in criminal acts will be brought to book.
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