Emmerdale has received more than 200 complaints to Ofcom over its ongoing storyline involving serial killer Meena Jutlia. The broadcast regulator confirmed that over 150 complaints were lodged last week, with an additional 65 this week relating to the episode aired on January 12.
In the controversial episode, Meena (Paige Sandhu) escalated her plans to murder her sister Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) and Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson). The plot also saw Liam Cavanagh (Johnny McPherson) discover Meena's lies about a pregnancy and miscarriage, leading to a confrontation where he realised she killed his daughter Leena.
Meena later accused Liam of sexual harassment and appeared poised to make him her next victim, but was interrupted by a police officer. She then informed Manpreet and Vinny that she was accelerating her murder plans. Subsequently, Liam and Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) were told by DS Rogers that Meena had fled the country.
The evil nurse is expected to return to the village in upcoming scenes, with producers confirming that Meena will continue to cause havoc 'for months'. Meanwhile, Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) and Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) are planning their wedding, unaware that a jealous Meena is watching from afar.
