In a shocking development that has rocked the television industry, actor Ashish Kapoor was arrested in Pune by the Delhi Police on Thursday for alleged rape. The arrest comes nearly a month after a woman filed a police complaint against him, accusing him of sexual assault during a house party in Delhi. The police had been actively searching for the actor, who reportedly moved from Delhi to Goa and eventually to Pune before being taken into custody.
The case has drawn significant media attention due to the high-profile nature of the accused and the serious allegations made by the complainant. The arrest now puts Ashish Kapoor under police custody as a formal investigation into the matter begins.
According to the police, the complainant, who reportedly met Kapoor on social media, has alleged that the assault took place in the second week of August. The incident is said to have occurred inside a washroom during a house party at a friend’s residence in Delhi. The woman claimed that after the alleged assault, another woman present at the party physically attacked her, leading to a heated argument that continued all the way to the society gate.
Following the incident, the woman registered an FIR on August 11 at a police station in Delhi. The initial complaint, which was filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, was based on her first statement. Upon receiving the complaint, the Delhi Police immediately began an investigation and launched a search for the actor.
A crucial and complex aspect of the case is the evolution of the police complaint. In her initial statement, the complainant alleged that the sexual assault was committed by Ashish Kapoor, the friend who hosted the party, and two other unidentified men. However, in a revised statement provided to the police a week later, on August 18, she accused only Ashish Kapoor of rape. She maintained her allegation that the friend’s wife had assaulted her outside the washroom.
The police have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the case, initially registered as a gang rape, will now be modified to charges of rape against a single individual. The friend and his wife, who were initially named in the complaint, were granted anticipatory bail on August 21, and the complainant did not oppose their bail plea during the court hearing. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts from the party to piece together a clear sequence of events.
After the FIR was registered on August 11, the Delhi Police began a focused search to locate and apprehend Ashish Kapoor. The search for the actor took the police across multiple states. According to police reports, they first traced his movements to Goa before finally catching up with him in Pune, where a special team successfully arrested him.
Ashish Kapoor is a familiar face to television audiences, having appeared in a number of popular Hindi TV serials. He is best known for his roles in shows like ‘Dekha Ek Khwaab,’ where he gained significant recognition, and later for his work in other notable productions like ‘Saraswatichandra,’ ‘Woh Apna Sa,’ and ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.’ Born on October 17, 1984, the 40-year-old actor has been a consistent presence on Indian television for over a decade.
The arrest has put the spotlight on the legal proceedings and raises questions about celebrity conduct and the safety of individuals at private gatherings. As the case moves forward, the entertainment industry and the public will be closely following the developments.
