Rohit Chandel, best known for his performances in Sairaab, Kashibai Bajirao Ballal, and Pandya Store, has been arrested by the Mumbai Police following allegations of stalking, harassment, repeated phone calls, and assault made by a 16-year-old girl. The 29-year-old actor has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act together with relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
TV actor Rohit Chandel arrested under POCSO Act over harassment allegations
Based on a report by The Times of India, officers from the Pant Nagar Police Station arrested Chandel from his residence in Dahisar on Friday, July 10. Following his arrest, he was produced before a special POCSO court, which remanded him to police custody. The investigation into the allegations is currently in progress.
As per the grievance lodged by the minor, the actor allegedly made repeated calls to her cell phone using each his personal number and several other other phone numbers. The complainant stated that the continual calls caused her significant distress.
The grievance further alleges that on July 5, Chandel confronted the teenager near her residential constructing in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs. He’s accused of chasing her, initiating an argument, verbally abusing her, and physically assaulting her by hitting her together with his hands.
Confirming the event, a police official said, “Following the grievance, a case was registered and the accused has been placed under arrest. Further probe is underway within the case.”
Based on the report, the police have invoked Sections 78 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which take care of offences related to stalking and voluntarily causing hurt. These charges have been added alongside provisions of the POCSO Act.
Police officials have also stated that the accused and the minor were known to one another. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine all of the facts surrounding the case. The matter stays under lively probe, and further motion will rely on the findings of the continuing investigation.
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