TV Actor Ashish Kapoor sent to 14-day judicial custody in rape case

Television actor Ashish Kapoor, who rose to fame with popular shows including Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has been arrested by the Delhi Police after being accused of rape by a woman. The actor was presented before the Tis Hazari district court on Saturday, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody.

Allegation of sexual assault at party

The complaint was filed by a woman who alleged that Ashish Kapoor sexually assaulted her during a house party in Delhi. The incident reportedly took place in the second week of August. According to the woman’s statement, the assault happened inside a washroom during the gathering.

Following her complaint, the Delhi Police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter. Based on the preliminary inquiry and her statement, Ashish Kapoor was taken into custody. The case is now under judicial proceedings, with the actor being held in custody for two weeks as further investigations continue.

Court proceedings and police action

During his appearance at the Tis Hazari district court, the police requested judicial custody to facilitate a thorough investigation into the matter. The court granted the request and remanded the actor for 14 days. The police are also gathering evidence and statements from individuals present at the party where the alleged incident took place.

The arrest of a known television face has drawn significant public attention. Viewers and fans who recognized him from his television work were shocked by the news, as the case continues to unfold.

The road ahead

The investigation is still ongoing, and the police are expected to call in additional witnesses for questioning to establish the sequence of events. The court will also hear arguments from both sides as the case develops.

As the matter is now sub judice, the final outcome will depend on the evidence presented and the subsequent legal proceedings.

The case has once again sparked debate around safety at social gatherings, accountability of public figures, and the importance of letting the legal system take its course.