Kerala actor Sreejith Ravi detained for allegedly flashing private parts at kids

The actor could be booked under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Kochi: Popular Malayalam actor Sreejith Ravi was detained by the Kerala police on Thursday, for allegedly misbehaving with children.

According to reports, the actor is accused of flashing his private parts at minor girls near their school in Palakkad district.

The girls reported the incident to their principal, who in turn lodged a complaint against the actor. The girls alleged that the actor had parked his car close to their school and flashed his private parts at them while sitting inside the car. He also allegedly took their pictures on his mobile phone.

The girls noted down the car’s number and gave it to their principal. The number was handed to the Kerala police. Police officials found out that the car belonged to Sreejith Ravi.

The actor in an interview to Manorama News has denied any wrongdoing; however, he accepted that the number provided by the girls was of his vehicle.

The FIR has been lodged against unknown people, but the actor could be booked under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

(This article first appeared in Deccan Chronicle)