Published 18:53 IST, March 17th 2020
Kamal Haasan approaches MHC against cops, alleges harassment in 'Indian 2' accident probe
On Tuesday, Kamal Haasan has approached the Madras High Court, alleging police harassment in the name of questioning over his film Indian 2's accident
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Mras high court exempts Kamal Haasan from appearing for questioning which is called by CCB team at spot where actual accident took place during Indian 2 film shoot.
Kamal Haasan approached MHC today, stating that police are harassing him and asking him to enact for recreating scene at spot where accident happened. He also mentioned in petition that re is such instance in past where hero/actor is called for such enquiry.
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Kamal Hassan gets relief from Mras High Court
After hearing case, court has exempted Kamal Haasan from appearing for crime scene recreation at spot since he is t an accused in case. court has also asked Kamal to appear before CCB office If it's necessary.
govt pleer mentioned that re is political intent behind police questioning and Kamal Haasan was called by police as an eyewitness and since he is hero of film. 23 people have been summoned by CCB including director and Kamal can't be relieved from questioning.
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Three people died during an accident that happened while shooting a stunt scene for 'Indian 2' movie last month at EVP outdoor studio in outskirts of Chennai. Kamal Haasan and director Shankar were on spot when incident happened and hence y were called by Central crime branch team of Tamil Nu police for questioning; however, ir names are t mentioned in FIR.
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case was initially investigated by police and later, it was transferred to Central crime branch of state police since it's related to three deaths. Kamal Haasan was summoned by team and appeared for questioning two weeks back, which went for over 3 hours, and this has appeared to have irked him.
Kamal's party Makkal Needhi Maiam released a statement same day evening that government is trying to intimidate Kamal Haasan with police since he was actively criticizing government on various issues. MNM's statement also questioned intention of Police for questioning just an eyewitness for over three hours, despite FIR t being filed against him. statement also said that lakhs of MNM cres will secure Kamal Haasan from any such threat.
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Kamal Hassan alleges 'harassment'
On Tuesday, Kamal Haasan approached Mras High Court, alleging police harassment in name of questioning. petition says that police officials are harassing Kamal Haasan to enact scene which happened during accident. petition also claims that ne of actors/heroes were called before by police in such instances and its case of intent.
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BJP's Narayana Thirupathi has said that "Why is it hard for an actor to enact scene during Investigation? Why is a political leer t cooperating in case where three of his peers have died? Is it because of fear or negligence?!
Similar to Kamal Haasan, even director of movie Shankar was also questioned by officials for three hours, but such apprehensions were raised by director of film. matter will be coming soon for hearing.
15:35 IST, March 17th 2020