Maharashtra / 35-year-old actress allegedly molested by interior designer in Mumbai

A case has been registered against an interior designer in Mumbai for allegedly molesting a 35-year-old actress. The actress said that the interior designer molested her following a spat with him over his work in her apartment. The case has been registered at Oshiwara Police Station, however, no arrests have been made, the Mumbai Police said.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 17, 2021, 01:16 PM
MUMBAI: An interior designer has been booked by the Oshiwara police after an actress complained that he had molested her.

Police said they would conduct a thorough enquiry before making an arrest. The case dates back to last month. The actress has predominantly worked in south Indian cinema.

Police said the 35-year-old actress had given the accused a contract for interior decoration at her new apartment in Andheri's Veera Desai Road.

In the first week of July, she visited the apartment to check on the work. But she did not like what she saw. She then confronted the designer about the shoddy work quality. An altercation broke out between the two.

He allegedly yelled expletives at her and threw her out of the apartment.

The actress has claimed that the designer had threatened her against going to the cops which is why the complaint was delayed.

"We have registered a complaint under sections 354, 504, 509 of IPC based on the statement of the actress. An investigation is underway," said a police official.