CPI leader says it is "mysterious" the silence of AMMA, actors

Senior CPI leader Binoy Viswam today described as "mysterious" the silence of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) and top Malayalam movie stars amid cries for investigation into the "conspiracy angle" of the abduction and assault of a noted actress.

Welcoming statement issued by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan yesterday clarifying that he has not said that there was no conspiracy behind the incident, Viswam, who is also a former state minister, said a "meaningful probe" was required to identify the "real culprits" allegedly operating behind the scene.

"Barring Prithviraj, Manju Warrier and some other artistes, not a single noted film personality or AMMA-- the association of film actors who work in Malayalam cinema--have come forwarded seeking probe into conspiracy angle in the incident. It is mysterious," Viswam told

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