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Allegations of Molestation Surface Following Holi Celebration
Last Updated: March 16, 2025, 10:12 IST
Actress Files Police Complaint Against Co-Star for Alleged Molestation
A 29-year-old television actress has reported an incident of alleged molestation by her co-star during a Holi celebration in Mumbai. The complaint was filed after the actress claimed that her co-star, under the influence of alcohol, forcefully applied color to her against her will.
The incident took place at a Holi gathering in the western suburbs of Mumbai, where the actress provided a detailed statement to the authorities. She described how the accused, despite her visible discomfort and refusal, pursued her with the intent to engage in the traditional festivities. “He was trying to put colours on me and other women at the party. I did not want to play Holi with him, so I objected and moved away,” she recounted.
In her account, the actress detailed a harrowing experience as she attempted to escape the unwanted attention. “I went and hid myself behind the panipuri stall on the terrace, but he followed me, insisting on putting color on me. I covered my face, but he forcefully grabbed me and smeared color on my cheeks. He then said, ‘I love you and will see who saves you from me’. After this, he touched me inappropriately,” she stated, expressing her shock and distress following the encounter. Subsequently, she sought refuge in a washroom to collect herself.
After confiding in her friends about the troubling event, they confronted the accused; however, he allegedly responded with further inappropriate behavior towards them as well.
In the wake of this incident, the actress acted swiftly to report the matter to the police, leading to the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against the co-star. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a legal notice has been served to the accused, and they are currently in the process of gathering additional evidence, including statements from other attendees and reviewing CCTV footage from the event.
The actor in question is facing charges under Section 75(1)(i) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as investigations continue into this disturbing allegation.
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