Thiruvananthapuram: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kerala Police has initiated the process to arrest actor Siddique in connection with a sexual assault case following the rejection of his anticipatory bail by the High Court on Tuesday.

Malayalam actor and MLA M Mukesh has found himself embroiled in a serious legal situation after a female actor filed a sexual assault complaint against him. On Tuesday, Mukesh appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that is investigating the case,

Following the Kerala High Court’s rejection of Siddique’s bail plea in a rape case, the Kerala Police plans to arrest the actor, who is accused by a former actress of assaulting her in 2016.

Mukesh's arrest was recorded after the SIT, who is investigating the case registered against the actor, called him for questioning. The actor-politician appeared before the SIT at the Coastal Police Headquarters in Kochi in morning and was grilled for over three hours.

This article includes references to sexual abuse. Malayalam actor Siddique, who has been booked by Kerala Police, is reported to have absconded from arrest after a lookout notice was issued against him.

Kerala Police are likely to arrest actor Siddique after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail in the Malayalam cinema #MeToo case.

Mukesh, a ruling party legislator, was released on bail after his formal arrest by the SIT was recorded since he has already secured anticipatory bail from a sessions court in Kochi earlier this month.

Mukesh was released minutes after his formal arrest on the back of an anticipatory bail he secured earlier this month. Comes hours after Kerala HC denies bail to fellow actor Siddique on rape charges.

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Malayalam film actor Siddique in a rape case registered against him based on a complaint by an actress.

Malayalam actor and politician Mukesh's arrested has been recorded. He was let off after a medical examination.