Television actor Rohit Chandel, popularly known for his role in Pandya Store, has been arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly stalking, repeatedly calling, harassing, and assaulting a 16-year-old girl in an eastern suburb. A case has been registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Scroll all the way down to read the complete story.
Rohit Chandel Arrested For Stalking And Harassing 16-12 months-Old Girl
Rohit Chandel, 29, is understood for enjoying Baji Rao in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal and Dhawal Makwana in Pandya Store. He was currently seen on the TV show Sairaab. Together with the POCSO Act, the Pant Nagar Police have also invoked Sections 78 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These are related to stalking and causing hurt.
In accordance with a report by The Times of India, Chandel was arrested from his Dahisar residence on Friday. He was later produced before a special POCSO court, which remanded him to police custody. As per the criticism filed by a resident of an eastern suburb, the actor allegedly made repeated calls to the minor from his own number and several other other phone numbers, causing her harassment. The criticism further stated that on July 5, Chandel allegedly confronted the girl near her residential constructing. He chased her, argued along with her, abused her and assaulted her by hitting her together with his hands.
Police said that the accused and the minor were known to one another. Speaking in regards to the case, a police official said, “Following the criticism, a case was registered, and the accused has been placed under arrest. Further probe is underway within the case.” The investigation under Mumbai Police is currently ongoing.
Neither the actor nor his family or any close associate has reacted to it yet.
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