Thrissur: The releasing function of the book named’ Nirbhayam’ by former DGP Siby Mathews has been cancelled yesterday because of the controversies regarding the book. The function was organised at Kerala Sahithya Academy Thrissur in which writer Sarah Joseph and CPI
(M) State Secretary Kanam Rajendran were Chief guests.
Some allegations were raised in the book that defame the victim of Suryanelli case. Sarah Joseph stated that she will participate in the releasing function after removing the controversial chapter from the book.
It is illegal to reveal the name of victim in sexual assault cases but Siby Mathews infringed the law. Meanwhile, an investigation has started against Siby Mathews on the complaint filed by Suryanelli girl herself indicating the defaming content in the book.
