TV Actor Rohit Chandel Arrested for Allegations of Stalking a Minor
Rohit Chandel Taken into Custody
In a troubling incident, television actor Rohit Chandel was apprehended by the Ghatkopar Police in Mumbai following serious allegations from a 16-year-old co-star. The actor, known for his role in Sairaab, was arrested on July 10 after the minor accused him of stalking, harassment, and physical assault. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is currently ongoing, and new details have emerged from the police.
Confession of Stalking
Rohit Chandel Admits Stalking A Minor Girl
According to Vitthal Laxman Aardekar, Senior Police Inspector at Ghatkopar Police Station, Rohit Chandel has confessed to stalking the young girl. After his court appearance, he was placed in judicial custody. The police officer stated, “He admitted to stalking her and is now in judicial custody. The duration of this custody will be determined by the court. Rohit did not deny the allegations and acknowledged that he would visit her despite her attempts to block him.”
Details from the Complaint
What Is Mentioned In Complaint Against Rohit Chandel?
The complaint filed by the minor girl details that Rohit persistently called her, even using different phone numbers to contact her. On July 5, she reported that he confronted her outside her home, followed her, engaged in a verbal altercation, and physically assaulted her. Following her report, the Ghatkopar Police arrested Chandel and charged him under Section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for stalking and Section 115(2) for causing bodily harm, in addition to the POCSO Act.
Background on Rohit Chandel
Who Is Rohit Chandel?
Rohit Chandel is a well-known figure in the television industry, boasting a career spanning over 12 years. He made his debut in 2014 with a minor role in the BIG Magic Show, Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal. Since then, he has appeared in various popular shows, including Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai, Chandragupta Maurya, Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Kashibai Bajirao Ballal, Pandya Store, and Sairaab. Following his arrest, the production team is now seeking a replacement for him in Sairaab.