Dhaka, April 22 -- A domestic worker has brought charges of "physical abuse" against Pori Moni, alleging that the actress was under the "influence of drugs" during the crime.

On Tuesday, Pinky Akhter, the actress's childminder, lodged the case with the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nazmin Akhter.

Pinky had previously reported the incident to the police on Apr 4, alleging that she had been assaulted by Pori Moni, whose real name is Shamsunnahar Smriti.

The court recorded her statement and directed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate the matter and submit a report by May 8.

Pori Moni's flatmate Sourav, 28, identified by a single name, has also been named as an accused in the case.

Pinky's lawyer Nasidus Zam...