TV Actor Rohit Chandel Arrested Under POCSO Act Over Alleged Stalking, Harassment & Assault Of 16-Year-Old Girl; Probe Underway
· Free Press Journal
Television actor Rohit Chandel, known for his roles in Sairaab, Kashibai Bajirao Ballal, and Pandya Store, has been arrested by the Mumbai Police for allegedly stalking, repeatedly calling, harassing, and assaulting a 16-year-old girl. A case has been registered against the 29-year-old actor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Rohit Chandel Arrested Under POCSO Act
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According to a report in Times of India, police officials from the Pant Nagar Police arrested Chandel from his residence in Dahisar on Friday, July 10. He was subsequently produced before a special POCSO court, which remanded him to police custody. The investigation into the matter is currently underway.
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Rohit Chandel Chased & Assaulted Minor
As per the complaint filed by the minor, Chandel allegedly made repeated calls to her mobile phone using his own number as well as multiple other numbers, causing her distress. The complaint further alleges that on July 5, the actor confronted the girl near her residential building in Mumbai's eastern suburbs. He allegedly chased her, picked up an argument, verbally abused her, and assaulted her by hitting her with his hands.
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"Following the complaint, a case was registered and the accused has been placed under arrest. Further probe is underway in the case," a police official said.
The report further states that police have invoked Sections 78 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which relate to stalking and voluntarily causing hurt, in addition to provisions of the POCSO Act. Officials also stated that the minor and the accused were acquainted.
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As of now, neither Rohit Chandel nor his representatives have issued a public statement regarding the allegations. The investigation remains ongoing.