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Malayalam rapper Vedan booked for rape after complaint by young doctor
Malayalam rapper Vedan booked for rape after complaint by young doctor

Hindustan Times

timean hour ago

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Malayalam rapper Vedan booked for rape after complaint by young doctor

A sexual assault case has been registered against Kerala rapper Hirandas Murali, better known as Vedan, following a complaint by a young doctor alleging sexual relations on the false promise of marriage multiple times between August 2021 and March 2023, according to the Police PRO. Vedan allegedly admitted to using drugs, police said, adding there were a total of 9 people in his flat.(Instagram/@rollingstonein) The case was filed by the Thrikkakara police in Kochi based on the doctor's complaint. The complainant alleged that Vedan took her to various places and raped her during this period, as stated by police. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter. According to the complaint, Vedan, a rapper and songwriter from Thrissur, met the young doctor through Instagram. The complainant stated that he visited her home in Kozhikode and raped her, subsequently assaulting her at multiple locations while promising marriage. Towards the end of 2023, the doctor alleged that Vedan deliberately avoided her, leading to depression for which she sought treatment. Notably, Rapper and songwriter Vedan from Thrissur has previously faced MeToo allegations. Earlier on April 29, Popular Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, was arrested after nearly six grams of ganja were seized from his apartment near Vyttila in Tripunithura. Circle Inspector AL Yesudas said, "Ganja was found in the flat, and ₹9 lakhs were also recovered. Vedan said that this money was the booking amount for an event. The Forest Department has also started an inquiry into his chain. Leopard teeth have been used in the chain." Vedan allegedly admitted to using drugs, police said, adding there were a total of 9 people in his flat. Hirandas Murali, better known by his stage name Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala. Vedan first gained prominence in June 2020 with the release of his first music video, titled "Voice of the Voiceless", on YouTube.

Malayalam Rapper Vedan booked for rape after doctor's complaint
Malayalam Rapper Vedan booked for rape after doctor's complaint

New Indian Express

time3 hours ago

  • New Indian Express

Malayalam Rapper Vedan booked for rape after doctor's complaint

KOCHI: Malayalam rap singer Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, has landed in fresh controversy after a young doctor filed a rape complaint against him. The Thrikkakara police on Wednesday registered a case against the 30-year-old singer, a native of Thrissur. According to the police, the complainant befriended Vedan through Instagram in 2021. Later that year, he allegedly visited her residence and sexually assaulted her. When she considered approaching the police, Vedan reportedly promised to marry her, following which he continued to sexually abuse her without consent. In her complaint, the woman alleged that she was raped on five occasions. Since 2023, the accused allegedly began to distance himself from her, which pushed the victim into emotional trauma. Police said she recently gained the courage to come forward with the complaint. A detailed statement will be recorded soon, and the police will also move court to record her confidential statement. Meanwhile, Vedan has denied the allegations, claiming that the complaint is part of a conspiracy against him. He said he has evidence to support his claims and will soon approach the court seeking anticipatory bail. This is not the first time the rapper has faced legal trouble. Another young woman had raised similar sexual assault complaint against him. He was also arrested in cases under NDPS Act and Wildlife Protection Act for possession of ganja and for wearing a leopard tooth, respectively.

Malayalam Rapper Vedan Booked For Rape After Doctor Accuses Him Of False Marriage Promise, FIR Filed
Malayalam Rapper Vedan Booked For Rape After Doctor Accuses Him Of False Marriage Promise, FIR Filed

News18

time3 hours ago

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Malayalam Rapper Vedan Booked For Rape After Doctor Accuses Him Of False Marriage Promise, FIR Filed

Kerala Police have registered a rape case against rapper Vedan (Hirandas Murali), accused of repeatedly raping a young doctor after false marriage promises. Rapper Vedan, whose real name is Hirandas Murali, is facing serious allegations after a young doctor filed a police complaint accusing him of rape. The Kerala Police registered the case on Wednesday under IPC Section 376(2), which deals with repeated sexual assault, based on the doctor's statement that Vedan had sexual relations with her over a period of time after promising marriage, as per a report in The Indian Express. The complainant told Kochi city police that the incidents took place between 2021 and 2023. According to her statement, she and Vedan first connected through social media, after which their relationship developed. She claimed that he took her to various places and had sex with her multiple times, promising to marry her. But when he later changed his mind and backed out, she was left emotionally devastated. Since the alleged incidents happened before the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaced the Indian Penal Code, the police registered the FIR under the old IPC. This is not Vedan's first brush with the law. In April, he was arrested in Kochi under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for possessing six grams of ganja. He also faced a wildlife case for wearing what was suspected to be a leopard tooth pendant. That incident had sparked debate online, with some accusing forest officials of reacting to it. Recently, the University of Calicut included one of Vedan's songs, 'Bhumi Njan Vazhunnidam (The Earth Where I Stay)," in its Malayalam literature syllabus. The song was meant to be studied alongside Michael Jackson's 'They Don't Care About Us." However, the BJP protested the move, writing to the Governor and asking for Vedan's work to be removed from the curriculum, pointing to his involvement in a drug case. First Published: July 31, 2025, 11:42 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Kerala Rapper Vedan faces sexual assault case over false promise of marriage
Kerala Rapper Vedan faces sexual assault case over false promise of marriage

India Today

time3 hours ago

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  • India Today

Kerala Rapper Vedan faces sexual assault case over false promise of marriage

A case of rape on the pretext of a false promise of marriage has been registered against Kerala-based rapper Vedan, whose real name is Hirandas complaint was filed by a young female doctor at the Thrikkakara police station on Thursday, July 31. According to her statement, the alleged incidents took place multiple times between 2021 and 2023. She also claimed that she had lent Vedan money over the years and was left emotionally traumatised after he abruptly withdrew from the | A sexual assault case has been registered against Kerala rapper Hirandas Murali, better known as Vedan, after a young doctor filed a complaint of sexual relations on the false promise of marriage, multiple times from August 2021 to March 2023: Police PRO— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2025advertisementPolice have registered a case under section 69 of BNS, which deals with sexual intercourse under the false promise of in April this year, police had arrested Vedan and eight others from an apartment in Kochi after seizing 6 gm ganja. An investigation is currently Vedan rose to prominence with his 2019 album 'Voice of the Voiceless', known for its raw and honest commentary on caste discrimination and the contradictions within modern-day track 'The Shirt Stitched' with Sweat gained wider attention when cricketer Sanju Samson quoted its lyrics on social media, helping the rapper break into the mainstream.- Ends

Who is Hirandas Murali aka Vedan? Kerala rapper booked for rape on false promise of marriage
Who is Hirandas Murali aka Vedan? Kerala rapper booked for rape on false promise of marriage

Mint

time3 hours ago

  • Mint

Who is Hirandas Murali aka Vedan? Kerala rapper booked for rape on false promise of marriage

A sexual assault case has been registered against Kerala rapper Hirandas Murali, known as Vedan, after a young doctor accused him of having physical relations with her multiple times by falsely promising to marry her. According to the police PRO, the incidents reportedly took place between August 2021 and March 2023. The Thrikkakara police in Kochi filed the case based on the doctor's complaint, in which she alleged that Vedan took her to different places and sexually assaulted her during that time. A probe has been initiated into the matter. Vedan, a rapper and songwriter from Thrissur, met the young doctor through Instagram. The complainant stated that he visited her home in Kozhikode and raped her, subsequently assaulting her at multiple locations while promising marriage. Towards the end of 2023, the doctor alleged that Vedan deliberately avoided her, leading to depression for which she sought treatment. Hirandas Murali, better known by his stage name Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala. Vedan first gained prominence in June 2020 with the release of his first music video, titled "Voice of the Voiceless", on YouTube. Notably, Rapper and songwriter Vedan from Thrissur has previously faced MeToo allegations. He was also arrested after nearly six grams of ganja were seized from his apartment near Vyttila in Tripunithura. Circle Inspector AL Yesudas said, "Ganja was found in the flat, and ₹ 9 lakhs were also recovered. Vedan said that this money was the booking amount for an event. The Forest Department has also started an inquiry into his chain. Leopard teeth have been used in the chain." Vedan allegedly admitted to using drugs, police said, adding there were a total of 9 people in his flat.

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