Singer Rimi Tomy questioned in actress attack case
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Singer and TV anchor Rimi Tomy, who is known to be close to actor Dileep, was questioned by the police on Wednesday as part of the investigation into the Malayalam actor abduction and sexual harassment case.
Police sources confirmed that Tomy’s statement was taken over the phone. The police reportedly asked her how she'd come to know about the assault of the prominent woman actor which shook the state of Kerala in February this year. They have also allegedly asked her for a list of persons she called after coming to know about the crime.
The police has been looking into Dileep's real estate dealings, with allegations of illegal deals and land grabbing coming to light. They're said to have enquired if Rimi had any real estate dealings with Dileep.
The singer was also asked about a performance tour abroad, in which she had been part of Dileep's team.
Though the police have confirmed taking the statement, they have not officially revealed any further details.
Rimi Tomy denied any real estate business with Dileep. She also claimed that there was no illegal financial dealing between them. According to the singer, there were some flaws in tax remittance but that there was no other illegal business.
Dileep is currently lodged in Aluva sub jail under judicial custody since July 11 in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a popular actress.
The actor is set to move a second bail application in the Kerala High Court which had dismissed his earlier bail plea. There were also report that Dileep was planning to move the Supreme Court after the HC turned down his bail plea.