JOIN USThe action came after the girl told the police on how she was allegedly exploited, including by her own father. She is now treated for venereal diseases at a government hospital here. According to the police who believe that 100-odd persons might be involved in the case, 29 had been arrested in recent days.
The girl told the police that her father, who used to do odd roles in Malayalam films, first exploited her and then let many others in the industry and outside to do the same.
Hailing from Paravoor in Ernakulam district, the girl had revealed to a close relative about her plight following which a police complaint was filed some three months ago.
Police said 71 accused are absconding and five squads have been formed to trace them.
The victim had named some persons and a few more have to be identified, Crime Branch SP S Surendran said.