New Delhi, July 1 -- Malayalam film actress Minu Muneer was arrested on Monday by the Cyber Police in Kochi for allegedly making derogatory comments against veteran actor-director Balachandra Menon through social media. She was later released on bail.

The actress was arrested in connection with a case registered in October last year, following a complaint accusing her of making repeated offensive comments online against Menon.

According to the police, the comments were made shortly after the release of the Hema Committee report, which examined the issue of harassment and abuse faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.

The charges against the actress include Section 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (criminal intimidation), Sec...