Overview
- Ernakulam Central Police registered an FIR under the child‑protection POCSO law naming four accused, including film director Sanoj Mishra and VHP leader Anil Vilayil.
- The complainant, Monalisa Bhosle, alleged Mishra inappropriately touched her during a film shoot, and police recorded her statement in confidence as required under the law for cases involving minors.
- Officials said the investigation will shift to Madhya Pradesh because they believe the alleged misconduct took place there.
- Police said the FIR also accuses Vilayil of defaming Bhosle on social media platforms.
- Her parents told Madhya Pradesh police she was 16 at marriage, she says she is 18, and the Kerala High Court has protected her husband, Farman, from arrest until May 20.