Television actor Pearl V Puri, known for shows like Naagin 3 and Brahmarakshas 2, was arrested in an alleged rape and sexual assault case of a 17-year-old girl. The reports suggest that the actor, along with 5 other people raped the girl a while back and she filed a complaint with the police only recently. He along with the five accused were arrested in Vasai today.
Sanjay Patil, DCP Zone 2, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar, said, "The incident is old but the 17 year old minor victim complained to us along with her mother at the police station and we registered case under Section 376 (rape) of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act(POCSO) Act, 2012.”
According to the reports, the minor was asked for sexual favours in return for work in a television show. The actor is being remanded in police custody by the Vasai court.
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