Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, has been booked for rape on a complaint lodged by a young doctor accusing him of sexually abusing her on the promise of marriage.
The Thrikkakara police on Wednesday registered a case against the 30-year-old singer, a native of Thrissur, after recording the petitioner’s statement.
According to the police, the complainant befriended Vedan through Instagram in 2021. Later that year, he allegedly visited her residence and sexually assaulted her.
When she considered approaching the police, Vedan reportedly promised to marry her, following which he continued to sexually abuse her without consent. In her complaint, the woman alleged that she was raped on five occasions.
Since 2023, the accused allegedly began to distance himself from her, which pushed the victim into emotional trauma. Police said she recently gained the courage to come forward with the complaint.
Meanwhile, Vedan has denied the allegations, claiming that the complaint is part of a conspiracy against him. He said he has evidence to support his claims and will soon approach the court seeking anticipatory bail.
This is not the first time the rapper has faced legal trouble. Another young woman had raised similar sexual assault complaint against him.Earlier on April 29, rapper Hirandas Murali, was arrested after nearly six grams of ganja were seized from his apartment near Vyttila in Tripunithura.