KOZHIKODE: Actor and former MP Suresh Gopi will appear before police for questioning, in the case where he was accused of indecency towards a woman reporter. On Friday, police issued a notice to Suresh Gopi asking him to appear for questioning by November 18.

The incident related to the case took place on the 27th of October in Kozhikode Thali. While meeting the press, Suresh Gopi put his hands around a women reporter’s shoulder much to the displeasure of the latter. The reporter tried to remove his hands, but the actor returned the same gesture forcing the reporter to move ahead with the complaint.

She then lodged a complaint with the Women's Commission and Nadakkavu Police. The police registered a case under IPC 354A. This section is punishable with imprisonment up to two years, a fine or both.

After the incident turned controversial, Suresh Gopi rendered an apology to the journalist, but it failed to move the complainant.