According to a report in ANI, the actress in question assaulted the domestic help for not finishing work on time. The accused is a resident of Versova, who was residing alone in a flat.
Reportedly, the girl told the police that she was assaulted by the accused ( who claims to be a struggling actress ) on several occasions after she claimed that she didn’t work properly. The minor girl didn’t complain earlier about the assaults until recently when the actress assaulted her and forced her to unclothe herself before taking videos, pictures of her.
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The victim has also stated that she was assaulted with a sandal and has sustained injuries on her head following which she went to a hospital for treatment.
After her sister noticed the injuries and inquired about them she narrated her ordeal. The sister along with the victim then approached the police and lodged a complaint.
The police has registered an FIR under Sections 326 (assault), 354 (B) (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), and 504 (intentional insult) of the Indian Penal Code and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
Reportedly, it has also been claimed that despite the woman being aware of the girl as a minor, she still appointed her as domestic help. A police official said that they have arrested the actress and will be in police custody till Monday.
