Uma Thomas alleges pressure on PT Thomas to testify in Dileep case
Uma Thomas alleges pressure on PT Thomas to testify in Dileep case
Uma Thomas claims her late husband faced pressure not to testify as the Dileep rape case verdict looms, urging protection for the survivor.
Uma Thomas said her late husband, former MLA P.T. Thomas, faced pressure from various corners not to give his statement in the high-profile actor rape and abduction case. Speaking to reporters ahead of the verdict, she described the moment as if his own daughter had been attacked, underscoring his resolve to speak truthfully even under duress. She noted that PT Thomas was urged by several people to stay quiet, but he stood firm, deciding to testify for three days and stating he would reveal only what he knew. Thomas recalled how the pressure intensified and highlighted that there were concerns for his safety, yet he remained determined to be forthright. She also mentioned that the tyres of a vehicle used by her husband were found tampered with, describing it as no accident given the timing and service history of the car. Automobile authorities reportedly explained how vehicles undergo multiple checks after service, a detail she said pointed to a deliberate attempt to intimidate them. The survivor’s courage in pursuing the case has dominated discussions over the years, and Uma Thomas urged continued protection for the survivor in case prominent accused go unpunished following the verdict. The case has drawn nationwide attention since the young actress was allegedly abducted and raped inside a moving car, with actor Dileep arraigned as an accused.
Cover image source: Court to deliver verdict in actor Dileep rape case on December 8 🔗
