Naagin actor Pearl V Puri arrested on rape charges
Pearl V Puri, who has starred in shows such as Naagin and Bepanah Pyaar, has been arrested by Mumbai Police on charges of rape and molestation of a minor.
Television actor Pearl V Puri has been arrested by Mumbai Police. He was arrested in Vasai for raping a minor.
Sanjay Patil, DCP Zone 2, Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar said, “The incident is old but the 17-year-old minor victim along with her mother complained to the police station and we registered a case under IPC section 376 (rape) and protection. The Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) Act, 2012." Patil said the Vasai court has remanded Pearl to police custody. He declined to comment further as the matter comes under the POCSO Act.
Pearl's Naagin 3 co-star Anita Hassanandani spoke in her support. Sharing a picture with her on Instagram, she wrote, "Found out about some absurd news @pearlvpuri I know her! It's not true...can't be true...all lies. I'm sure that's it." There's more. This. And the truth will come out soon. Love you @pearlvpuri #ISTANDWITHPERL."
Pearl is best known for starring in popular supernatural shows Naagin 3, Nagarjuna Ek Yoddha and Bepannaah Pyaar. He was last seen in Brahmarakshas 2, in which he played the role of Angad Mehra.
She made her television debut in 2013 in Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat and was later seen in Phir Bhi Na Mane... Badtameez Dil.