Pearl V Puri rape case: TV actor denied bail, to remain in Thane jail till June 15

TV actor Pearl V Puri who was arrested on charges of rape and molestation of a minor last week has been denied bail. The actor was sent into judicial custody after appearing before a magistrate based on a complaint filed by the victim’s father.

On June 4, Waliv Police arrested the actor after registering a case against him under Section 376 of IPC and POSCO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act 4,8,12, 19 and 21. Puri applied for bail on June 7 and after a hearing was denied bail today.

According to a Times of India report, DCP Sanjay Patil of Zone 2, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar informed, “He did not get bail today. The court hearing for the bail plea has been postponed to Tuesday, June 15.” Pearl will remain in Thane Jail till such time.

The incident date back to 2019 and Pearl has been accused of molesting a 5-year-old on the sets of his show Bepannah Pyaar. The minor is the daughter of another actor on the show.

Pearl has been receiving overwhelming support from his colleagues in the TV industry who vouched for his respectful character and alleged he is being framed with false allegations.