Kerala HC rejects actor Dileep's bail again

Kochi: The Kerala High Court here on Tuesday turned down a third bail plea by Malayalam actor Dileep, who has been in custody for over seven weeks in a kidnapping case.

The actor applied for bail on August 10. Following his arrest on July 10, Dileep has been lodged in the Aluva sub-jail for his involvement in the abduction and molestation of a Malayalam actress in February.

The Kerala Police had found evidence against Dileep as the key conspirator behind the actress` abduction and molestation on February 17 when she was travelling from Thrissur to Kochi.

A trial court earlier denied Dileep`s first bail plea. Following which the actor then approached the High Court, which also turned down his plea.

Dileep employed a new counsel, replacing his previous one, who appeared twice for his bail hearings.

The police had earlier arrested the prime accused, Pulsar Suni, and his accomplices a week after the incident. However, a conspiracy angle cropped up much later that led to Dileep`s arrest.

The prosecution submitting a detailed list of fresh evidences on Tuesday argued that giving bail to Dileep could hamper the probe.