Viral girl says, ‘Sanoj Mishra exploited me’:FIR filed in Kerala against four, including director; Mishra claims, ‘it is a conspiracy’

The viral girl from Prayagraj Mahakumbh has filed an FIR under the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) against director Sanoj Mishra and three others. The Ernakulam Central Police of Kerala has registered the case and started the investigation. A police officer, on condition of anonymity, said that a case has been registered against four people on April 29. The victim has alleged that when she was a minor, director Sanoj Mishra misbehaved with her during the shooting of the film ‘The Diary of Manipur’. Mishra exploited her by luring her with acting opportunities. The officer said that the alleged incident occurred outside Kerala. This case will be handed over to the concerned police station. According to information, the victim has also recorded her statement before the magistrate. The accused include VHP leader and lawyer Anil Vilayil. Mishra says, ‘Allegations are a well-planned conspiracy’ Meanwhile, film director Sanoj Mishra has called these allegations a well-planned conspiracy. He claimed that he is being targeted for raising his voice on issues like ‘Love Jihad’. Say marriage with minor was done on the basis of fake papers Director Sanoj Mishra has released a video appealing for justice to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Mishra alleged that the actress of his film was lured and taken to Kerala. A minor girl was married on the basis of fake papers. Now, when he is raising his voice in the matter, he himself is being trapped in a false case. He said that action is not being taken against those who have charges like kidnapping, rape, and providing false information against them. Instead, an FIR has been registered against me under serious sections like POCSO. The girl’s family is with me. He claims that the girl is being forced to give statements under pressure. Sanoj said that Kerala Police is searching for him while the main accused is roaming freely. He has the protection of the government and administration. Says, ‘My family is troubled; future of the film is also in crisis’ Sanoj Mishra said emotionally that his family is troubled because of this fight. He is in heavy debt, and the future of his film has also fallen into crisis. He said that his mother is ill and there is an atmosphere of despair at home. Mishra said, “I am fighting alone, but the truth will come out one day. I am receiving blessings from saints and prayers from people.” Viral girl is pregnant, husband said cannot appear before police It should be noted that the victim is pregnant these days. Her husband, Farman Khan, has claimed that in such a condition, she cannot travel and cannot appear before the police. Farman told the Madhya Pradesh police, who reached Kochi, that doctors have advised bed rest considering her health and pregnancy. Currently, the police are investigating the claim. A medical certificate may be requested from the local administration for verification. This statement makes it clear that the viral girl is not missing and is living with her husband. The MP police have not been able to question both of them in the case of being a minor so far. Two different birth certificates were found The marriage of the Kumbh viral girl has been mired in controversy from the beginning. First, it was called ‘Love Jihad’, then the family claimed she was a minor. The investigation found discrepancies in the birth certificate from the Maheshwar Nagar Parishad. According to medical records, she was born on December 30, 2009. At the time of marriage on March 11, 2026, her age was 16 years, 2 months, and 12 days. After this, the administration gave instructions to cancel the old certificate dated January 1, 2008. Family member says, ‘Farman persuasively married her’ The viral girl’s parents have complained that Farman had coaxed and cajoled her into agreeing to the marriage. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) investigation revealed that she was a minor at the time of marriage. After this, a case was registered against Farman Khan under the POCSO Act. In this matter, he had to appear before the police for a statement. Currently, the Kerala High Court has stayed Farman’s arrest till May 20. Viral girl had accused parents of harassment The viral girl had given a statement at Thampanoor police station in Kerala, accusing her parents of harassment. She had said that family members were pressuring her to marry her uncle’s son, whom she considers her brother. During mental stress, Farman supported her. When closeness turned into love, both of them got married in a Kerala temple in the presence of local people.