Actress Shwetha Menon, who is contesting for the post of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) president, has found herself in hot water. Ahead of the AMMA polls, the actress is facing charges for allegedly acting in obscene scenes, which are being widely circulated on the internet. According to a PTI report, police on Wednesday confirmed the news by stating that a case has been registered for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form against the Malayalam actress. Reportedly, these are the scenes from her past movies, the police added.Further, the report stated that the cops said initially, no case was registered on the complaint by Martin Menachery. However, later, the petitioner knocked on the door of the court seeking registration of an FIR. Reportedly, the scenes in question are from Shwetha’s previous movies – ‘Rathinirvetham,’ ‘Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha,’ and ‘Kalimannu’ and an advertisementIn accordance with the court’s instructions, an FIR was filed on Tuesday under section 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, which pertains to the dissemination of obscene material in electronic form, along with provisions from the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, as stated by an officer from the Ernakulam Central police station.This controversy had ignited right when Shwetha was ready to contest for the AMMA polls. Reportedly, she was being backed by ample support for the President’s chair; however, this case might serve as a roadblock in the plan.Shwetha MenonShwetha Menon is one of the most respected and loved actresses in the industry. She carved her niche in the field with her versatility and sheer talent. Her several awards stand as proof of her unmatched skills.
