As reported earlier, the trial of the sensational Kerala actress abduction and assault case is being held in a special court in Kochi. With many witnesses turning hostile of late, the latest ones to join the list are actors Bhama, Siddique, Edavela Babu and Bindu Panciker. As per reports, all the actors have made statements in court which are contradictory to the ones initially given to the investigation officers.

On Friday evening, Malayalam actress Rima Kallingal took to her social media handles to lash out at the four actors who changed their statement in the actress abduction case. Taking to Facebook, Rima Kallingal wrote, "Shame. Deeply hurt that colleagues who stood by the survivor have turned hostile in the last minute when she needed their help the most. As much as we know that the women who have turned hostile are also victims in some sense who have no place in the power equation of this industry, even then, it hurts the most. Have been reading that 4 of them have changed their statement. Edavela Babu, Bindu Panikkar, Sidhique, Bhama. And still counting. If this is true it’s such a shame. #avalkoppam"

For the uninitiated, On February 17, 2017, the popular south indian actress was abducted and molested in a moving vehicle, which was filmed by the accused to blackmail her. Seven people, including the key accused 'Pulsar' Suni were arrested in connection with the actress' abduction case. There are 10 accused in the case.

Actor Dileep was subsequently arrested and arrayed as an accused in connection with offences under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act. The actor who spent 85 days in jail, was released on bail with stringent conditions by the Kerala High Court. The attack on the young actress and the subsequent arrest of Dileep rattled the Malayalam film industry. The developments in the case and the trial proceedings are keenly followed by the public and the media.