NTK chief Seeman summoned by police after fresh complaint by actor Vijayalakshmi

Actor Vijayalakshmi filed a fresh complaint against NTK chief co-ordinator Seeman at the Police Commissioner’s office last week

September 09, 2023 10:11 am | Updated 12:35 pm IST - CHENNAI

Naam Tamilar Katchi chief Seeman sought time and told Chennai Police he would appear on September 12. File

Naam Tamilar Katchi chief Seeman sought time and told Chennai Police he would appear on September 12. File | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan

The Valasaravakkam Police have summoned Naam Thamizhar Katchi (NTK) chief co-ordinator Seeman for an enquiry in connection with a complaint lodged by actor Vijayalakshmi against him.

Police said he was summoned to appear before the investigation officer on Saturday morning. However, he sought time till Tuesday and told the police he would appear on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

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Police have recorded the statement of actor Vijayalakshmi who gave a fresh complaint against the NTK chief co-ordinator alleging that he had cheated her — he allegedly had a relationship with her after promising to marrying her.

Ms. Vijaylakshmi had lodged a similar complaint against Mr. Seeman with the Ramapuram police in 2011. The police lodged an FIR against Mr. Seeman under sections — 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), 354 (Any man who assaults or uses criminal force to any woman), 376 (Punishment for rape), 506(i) (Criminal Intimidation) of Indian Penal Code. Further criminal proceeding was not initiated on the FIR after the complainant made a request for the same.

Now, once again, Ms. Vijayalakshmi filed a fresh complaint against Mr. Seeman at the Police Commissioner’s office last week. Following this, the complaint was forwarded to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Koyambedu G. Umayal for further proceeding. The DCP held an enquiry with Ms. Vijayalakshmi for six hours last week.

Police sources said Ms.Vijayalakshmi gave her statement before a magistrate in at a court in Tiruvallur. Her statement was recorded under section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code. She was also subjected to a medical examination.

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