TV actress accuses casting director of rape at multiple locations in Mumbai

A television actress has accused a casting director of raping her under the pretext of marriage. The complaint was filed at Versova Police Station, on November 26. An FIR has been registered against the accused identified as Ayush Tiwari as per a India Today report. The 26-year-old actress's complaint said that the accused raped her at different locations in Mumbai after promising to marry her. 

Maharashtra: A case registered at Versova Police Station in Mumbai, against a casting director, for allegedly raping a TV actress. The case was registered on the basis of the victim's statement, further investigation is underway.

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The accused and the actress have known each other for around two years. The police are currently investigating the case and haven't arrested the accused yet.“We have registered the FIR against the accused under Indian Penal Code Section 376 (rape). No arrest has been made. We are conducting an investigation into the case,” Versova’s senior police inspector Raghvendra Thakur told PTI. The case was registered on the actress's statement and further investigation is underway.