Crime – TV Actor Rohit Chandel Arrested Over Alleged Harassment of Minor Girl
Crime – Authorities in Mumbai have taken television actor Rohit Chandel into custody after allegations involving the harassment and stalking of a 16-year-old girl surfaced, prompting a police investigation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Mumbai police have arrested television actor Rohit Chandel, who is known for his work in the JioHotstar series Sairaab and the television show Pandya Store, following allegations of stalking and harassing a 16-year-old girl. The action came after a complaint was registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Officials confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the allegations are being examined in accordance with the law.
Arrest Made Following Registration of POCSO Case
According to police officials, Chandel was taken into custody from his residence in Dahisar on Friday, July 10. After his arrest, he was produced before a special POCSO court, which ordered that he be remanded to police custody for further questioning.
Investigators said the complaint contains serious allegations related to repeated harassment of the minor. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the POCSO Act, which deals with offences involving children and provides a legal framework for their protection.
Complaint Alleges Repeated Phone Calls
The complaint submitted to the police states that the actor allegedly contacted the teenager multiple times over a period using both his personal mobile number and several other phone numbers. According to the allegations, the repeated calls caused distress and harassment to the girl.
Police are reviewing available evidence, including communication records, as part of the ongoing investigation. Officials have not disclosed additional details about the evidence collected so far, citing the sensitive nature of the case and the involvement of a minor.
Alleged Incident Near the Girl’s Residence
As outlined in the complaint, an incident is said to have taken place on July 5 near the girl’s residential building. The complainant alleged that Chandel confronted the teenager, followed her, engaged in a verbal altercation, used abusive language and physically assaulted her by striking her with his hands.
Investigators have recorded the allegations as part of the case and are examining the sequence of events. Police have not released further information regarding witness statements or other material linked to the incident while the inquiry remains active.
Police Continue Investigation
Officials have stated that the accused and the minor were previously known to each other. However, the exact nature of their acquaintance has not been made public as investigators continue to gather facts.
Authorities said further investigation is underway, and additional legal steps will depend on the evidence collected during the course of the inquiry. No conclusions regarding the allegations have been reached at this stage, and the matter remains before the appropriate legal authorities.