Actor-wrestler Saurav Gurjar remanded by Gachibowli police in sexual exploitation case
Actor and professional wrestler Saurav Gurjar was remanded in judicial custody by Gachibowli police after a woman accused him of sexual exploitation under false promises of marriage. He was intercepted at Mumbai airport based on a Look Out Circular and brought to Hyderabad.
Why it matters
This case involves a public figure and highlights legal actions against alleged sexual exploitation, drawing attention to issues of consent, deceit, and the legal framework (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) in India.
Actor and professional wrestler Saurav Gurjar was remanded in judicial custody after the Gachibowli police booked him on a complaint from a woman who accused him of sexually exploiting her on the alleged false promise of marriage.
Mr. Gurjar was intercepted by immigration officials at Mumbai airport on the night of September 17 after arriving from the Middle East. A Look Out Circular (LOC) had been issued against him in connection with the case.
Gachibowli police team brought him to Hyderabad on Saturday and produced him before a magistrate, who remanded him to judicial custody on Sunday.
The case was registered on August 15 under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means.
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