WCC praises Shamna Kasim, FEFKA launches women’s wing

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The Woman in Cinema Collective (WCC) has come forward wielding its support to Shamna Kasim over the arrest of fraudsters who attempted to extort money. The organization heaped Shamna with praises for her daring move, which has exposed the extent of crime against women present in the society. While taking the social media space, WCC also maintained that the government should pay attention to the Hema Commission report. They also raised the demand for a Special Tribunal in this context.

Urging the government to take immediate action regarding this, the WCC social media post praised Shamna for taking legal actions against those who tried to cheat her. It was the timely intervention made by Shamna and family, which helped police catch the perpetrators. With Shamna’s complaint hitting headlines, police has started receiving several other complaints from various corners of the society.

Several young women, who primarily work in the modeling field, have come forward registering their complaint. This also prompted police officials to lead the investigation that caught a group of fraudsters, some of whom also works in the film field as well. The investigation is going on and earlier this day, the wife of prime accused, Rafeeq, came forward and said that Rafeeq had a long history as a trickster.

Kochi police is now taking the statement of Tik Tok fame Yasir, a Kasragod native. The accusers used Yasir’s photo to extort money from the actor. The police also have obtained information about the person who reached Shamna’s house, introducing him as producer.

Meanwhile FEFKA has given memo to production controllers directing them not to give actors’ numbers to any strangers. Many including casting director have been asked to register in FEFKA. People who have registered will be permitted to work.The directors’ body launched a women’s wing to inquire about the authenticity of casting direcotrs. They are also planning to make an awareness short film directed by Jomon T John, starring Anna Ben.