KOCHI: The Crime Branch has confirmed that the memory card which contained the footage of the attack on the actress was illegally opened in court. The investigation team confirmed this while the High Court was conducting an inquiry on the actress' complaint that the footage got leaked from the Ernakulam District Court. The investigation team reported to the trial court that the memory card containing the footage was illegally opened in court. However, it is not clear whether the footage on the memory card was viewed or copied.

The trial court has directed the investigating officer to hand over the detailed report in a sealed envelope. Although the Crime Branch had submitted a report on the further investigation into the actress assault case to the court, the court asked for a detailed report. The court said it would decide on whether to grant more time only after examining this. Actor Dileep will also file a petition in the court against giving more time for further investigation.