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**KOCHI, September 12, 2025, 11:54 pm IST -** Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, known as Vedan, presented himself to the Ernakulam Central police on Friday in connection with a sexual harassment complaint filed against him by a music researcher. This follows his securing anticipatory bail from the Ernakulam Additional Sessions Court on Thursday.

Police have charged Vedan with using assault or criminal force against a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty. Authorities stated that the complainant’s statement has yet to be recorded and that further action will be determined after verifying the allegations.

This development comes on the heels of Vedan’s arrest and subsequent release on bail by the Thrikkakara police on Wednesday in a separate rape case filed by a woman doctor. Vedan had previously been granted anticipatory bail in the rape case by the Kerala High Court.

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