Naagin 3 actor Pearl V Puri arrested for allegedly raping a minor

Mumbai, June 05: Naagin 3 fame actor Pearl V Puri has been arrested by the Mumbai Police in connection with the rape of a minor.

Sanjay Patil, DCP Zone 2, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar, was quoted by HT as saying, "The incident is old but the 17 year old minor victim complained to us along with her mother at the police station and we registered case under Section 376 (rape) of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act(POCSO) Act, 2012."

Pearl's Naagin 3 co-star Anita Hassanandani has come in support of the actor.

She shared a picture snapped with Pearl and wrote, "Woke up to some nonsensical news bout @pearlvpuri I know him! It is NOT true ... canNOT be true.... all lies. I'm sure there is more to it. And the truth will be out soon. Love you @pearlvpuri. #ISTANDWITHPEARL."

Adhvik Mahajan commented on Anita's post, "Totally Agree 👍."

Fans are shocked and are trending #ISTANDWITHPEARL on Twitter.