Actress Pooja Bedi comes in support of Karan Oberoi; says it’s unfortunate to see a kind man subjected to something like this

A couple of days ago in a shocking state of events the news of Karan Oberoi (a TV actor and member of all boys band, Band of Boys) being arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman spread like wildfire in the industry. According to reports, Karan was arrested in Oshiwara Police station on Monday under section 376 (Rape) and 384 (Extortion). As per the first information report (FIR) lodged by victim, the actor raped her on the pretext of marriage and filmed her to extort money under the threat of making the act public.

Now amidst all the media reports and allegations, Karan’s friend and actress Pooja Bedi has come out in support of him along with the band members of Band Of Boys. In response to the question of IANS on existence of legal inequality, Pooja said: "Taking the history of our country in consideration and the patriarchal society that we are living in, there is a situation where a rape victim goes to the police station and her complaint does not get registered, which is wrong. So we need laws against rape and such violence; but at the same time, if a severe number of women are misusing the law if they are not respecting the law that are meant to protect them rather taking advantage of it, we need to think about how to protect the right of a man as well!"

She added,"It is unfortunate to see such a kind man being subjected to something like this, the reputation damage, the family trauma is unacceptable to me. There are a number of cases where women are not using the law, they are misusing the law."

Karan's advocate Dinesh Tiwari, who was also present there, told IANS,  "Though it will be little tougher for first few days but considering the fact that we have all the evidence to prove that my client is innocent, we should get him bailed".

All the band members who were present at the press meet emphasized on the contradictory situation that proves the allegation false. According to Tiwari, since the charges are strong, in such cases, police does not need an arrest warrant to arrest the person. However, it is the loophole in the system where the police do not analyse all the given information from both the parties before dragging one person and putting him behind the bar.

He said, "In one statement, she said that she was sexually assaulted and then she mentioned that she was ready to marry my client (Karan). How could you get ready to marry someone whom you call a rapist later?"

Mentioning one of the messages that the victim has sent to Karan, Pooja reads out, "Karan, I am being open and upfront. Can we have sex, without thinking about future, emotions and anything else just for now, as my body needs it. And, I do not feel comfortable to indulge with anyone else, so let me know what do you think about it."

Then Pooja question, "Isn't it clear that the relationship was one-sided and Karan was approached many times with such messages?"

According to the lawyer, they have submitted a series of text message that was sent to Karan by the woman (victim) as evidence to prove his innocence.

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