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Popular television actor Pearl V Puri of “Naagin 3” fame has been arrested on the charges of allegedly raping a minor girl. The 31-year-old was arrested on Friday by the Waliv police in Vasai.
According to a report published in Times of India, Pearl V Puri has been taken into custody and is booked for raping a minor girl and under the section of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, said Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar (MBVV) DCP, Zone 2, Sanjay Patil.
For the unversed, a minor girl had filed a case against the actor some years back alleging that Pearl took sexual favours from her on the pretext of getting her work in TV.
Soon after the news broke the internet, Puri’s costar from Naagin 3 Anita Hassanandani extended her support to him. She shared a pictu8re with Pearl and 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”
Pearl Puri has been seen in many TV shows including Naagarjuna Ek Yoddha, Nazar Se Khoobsurat, Bepanah Pyaar, Phir Bhi Na Maane…Badtameez Dil. He was last seen playing Angad Mehra in the serial Brahmarakshas 2.