MUMBAI: Pearl V Puri was arrested in the alleged rape and molestation of a minor. The actor has been granted bail. He was arrested on Friday (June 4) and released today (June 5).
Pearl was remanded to police custody and booked for rape and under section of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was arrested by the Waliv police on June 4 under section u/s IPC 376 AB, r/w POCSO Act 4, 8, 12,19, 21.
Karishma Tanna also shared a photo with him and wrote, "Satyamev Jayate. Truth wins and he did win. #gotbail @pearlvpuri #istandwithpearl #truthneverhides #pvp (sic)"
Producer Vikaas Kalantri, Ruchikaa Kapoor, Mushtaq Sheikh and many others commented on Karishma's post by writing, "#IstandwithPearl."
Have a look at the video and her post.
Ekta Kapoor wrote a long note stating that Pearl is being framed wrongly. Ekta, who has worked with Pearl, said that she spoke to Pearl's co-actor and confirmed the news. Reportedly, one of Pearl's married female co-actor and her husband lodged a complaint against him for allegedly raping and molesting their 11-year-old daughter on the pretext of clicking a picture.
Credits: TOI