Television actor Pearl V, Puri has been arrested by the Mumbai Police. He and five others have been arrested in a rape case of minor. He has been arrested by Waliv Police Station (MBVV Commissionerate). Amboli Police Station assisted.
The police has said that the incident dates back to the time but has come into light now after the 17-year-old girl along with her family filed a case against the actor.
The case has been registered under Section 376 (rape) of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act(POCSO) Act, 2012. He also added that the actor is remanded in police custody by Vasai Court.
Sanjay Patil, DCP Zone 2, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar, told Hindustan Times, “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.”
Pearl is known for his work in TV serials such as Naagarjuna Ek Yoddha, Naagin 3, Bepanah Pyaar and Brahmaraksha.
Meanwhile, rubbishing the rape charges, his Naagin 3 co-star Anita Hassanandani extended her support. Sharing a photo with him on Instagram, she wrote, “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.” Many fans of the thanked Anita for standing by the actor and insisted that he is innocent.
