
Pearl V puri has been arrested by Mumbai Police on charges of rape and molestation of a minor in Vasai.
“The incident is old,” said Sanjay Patil, DCP Zone 2, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar, “but the 17-year-old minor victim complained to us along with her mother at the police station, and we registered a case under Section 376 (rape) of the IPC and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act, 2012.” Pearl has been remanded in police custody by Vasai court, according to Patil. He refused to respond more since the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the POCSO Act.
Pearl’s Naagin 3 co-star Anita Hassanandani spoke in his support. Sharing a photo with him on Instagram, she 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 #ISTANDWITHPEARL.”
Pearl is well-known for his roles in the famous supernatural shows Naagin 3, Naagarjuna Ek Yoddha, and Bepanah Pyaar. He was most recently seen in Brahmarakshas 2 as Angad Mehra.
He made his television debut in 2013 with Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat and afterwards appeared in Phir Bhi Na Maane.. Dil Badtameez