Quit AMMA on my own, claims actor Dileep

: Actor Dileep, an accused in the case of sexually assaulting a South Indian actress last year, Tuesday claimed hehad quit Malayalam actors' body, AMMA on his own and that it had not demanded his resignation.

In a Facebook post, the actor also released his resignation letter dated October 10, saying he decided to quitto put an end to the "conspiracies" and "controversies" to destroy the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) in his name.

Dileep's FB post has sparked a controversy in Mollywood as it was instark contrast to the recent statement by AMMA president Mohanlal that the actors' body had sought his resignation.

During a press meet in Kochi on October 19, actor Mohanlal had said Dileep's resignation was sought after discussing with him the demand by Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) members that he should quit the association.

"Dileep has resigned and his resignation has been accepted," the AMMA chief had said.

Apparently refuting the claim, Dileep, however, said in the FB post that "I have given the resignation letter after a detailed discussion with Mohanlal whom I consider as my elder brother."