Pearl Puri held over rape charges
TV INDUSTRY COMES TOGETHER The actor, who has been accused of raping a minor, has been reportedly sent to 14-day judicial custody
ANITA HASSANANDANI,
actress: Woke up to some nonsensical news bout
@pearlvpuri I know him! It is NOT true ... canNOT be true .... all lies. I’m sure there is more to it. And the truth will be out soon. Love you @pearlvpuri #ISTANDWITHPEARL (sic)
ALY GONI, actor :
He is the smartest guy in our industry and this news cannot
be true (sic)
KRYSTELLE
D’SOUZA, actress: I know @pearlvpuri and he is one of the nicest boys I’ve
met in our tv industry. A thorough gentleman. Please don’t jump to conclusions on baseless allegations. Let’s wait for the truth to come out
(sic).
TANVI THAKKARM, actress : About the news going on that the man
has been accused with the charges known to you, I would like to say that they
are baseless and completely untrue. So before you judge or pass comments, please wait for the facts because believe you
me, there are none (sic).
ISHITA DUTTA,
actress: This news is very very disturbing but I know him well enough to know that something like this Pearl is not capable of doing...I hope and pray this matter is resolved at
the earliest (sic).
Police have arrested TV actor Pearl Puri from Mumbai for allegedly raping a minor girl, an official said on Saturday.
The Mira BhayandarVasai Virar (MBVV) police arrested him on Friday night with the help of the personnel of Amboli police station, he said.
The complaint against Puri, known for his roles in Naagin 3, Bepanah Pyaar and Brahmarakshas 2 serials, was lodged by the minor victim and her family members, he added.
Based on the complaint, an FIR against him was registered at Waliv police station in Vasai. The actor has been booked under IPC section 376 (rape) and sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, police said. The actor has been sent to a judicial custody for 14 days and has not been granted bail.
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