'I only hope': Jayasurya reacts to sexual harassment allegations
Chandigarh, September 1
Malayalam actor Jayasurya has reacted to the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him.
The actor celebrated his birthday on Sunday.
In a post on social media, Jayasurya thanked his supporters and disclosed that he has been in the United States with his family for the past month due to personal commitments. He revealed that during this period, two allegations of sexual harassment were made against him, which he described as ‘false’ and shattering for him and his loved ones.
‘To all of you who have wished me on my birthday today, to all of you who are extending your support and standing by me, thank you. Due to my personal commitments, my family and I have been in America for the past month and during this time, two false allegations on the grounds of sexual harassment were made against me. Quite naturally, it has shattered me, my family and everyone who has held me close,’ Jayasurya wrote.
The actor added, ‘I have decided to move forward with this legally. My legal team will be looking after the rest of the proceedings regarding this case. False allegations are easy to make for anyone who lacks conscience. I only hope one realises that facing a false accusation of harassment is just as painful as the harassment itself. A lie always travels faster than the truth but I believe truth will prevail.’
Jayasurya concluded his statement by saying, ‘I will be back as soon as I finish my work here. All the legal proceedings to prove my innocence will continue. I have complete faith in our judicial system. Thank you to those who contributed to making this birthday the most painful one. Let those who have not sinned throw stones, but only at those who have sinned.’
Jayasurya has been named in two sexual harassment cases. An FIR was reportedly registered under Section 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with the intent to outrage a woman’s modesty, along with additional charges of sexual and verbal assault.
His post has garnered significant attention, with many fans extending their best wishes to the actor.