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Rape Twist: 'Model conspired against Mumbai DIG, Poonam Pandey to enter a reality show'

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Poonam Pandey and DIG Paraskar
Mumbai, Aug 5: In a latest twist in Mumbai model and DIG Paraskar sexual assault case, former lawyer of the model claimed that she framed the cop and Poonam Pandey in the case just enter a TV reality show.

What did the former lawyer of the model say?

Rizwan Siddiqui, who earlier was representing the model in the case, backed out of the case. Days after his decision of not representing the model, Siddiqui informed, "My client (model) kept changing her statements. She didn't share entire information with me. I got the feeling that client was filing case for publicity. So, I backed out of the case."

What did the model say in her complaint against the DIG?

The model, whose identity has not been revealed yet, accused the DIG of raping and sexually assaulting her in several occasions between 2013-2014. Based on her complaint, Paraskar was booked under IPC Sections 376(2)(rape by a police officer), 376 C (intercourse by superintendent of jail, remand home, etc) and 354 (D) (stalking) at Malwani Police Station on July 23.

What did the model say about Poonam Pandey?

In her emails, the model-turned-actress had accused Paraskar of sharing her messages with Poonam Pandey.

She had also claimed that Poonam Pandey, who is her professional rival, would show these messages to Bollywood producers and directors to tarnish her image, the police official said.

Now, what did the lawyer say?

Siddiqui submitted a CCTV footage of several meetings between the model and the lawyer. Media reports said that the model was apparently talking to the lawyer about creating a big controversy so that she is chosen for a reality show that features controversial people as contestants.

Meanwhile, Whatsapp messages of the model to the lawyer have been exposed. Media report claimed that in one of her messages, the model wrote, We can't really file any case against Paraskar. Suppose, if I say that there is an affair between Paraskar and Poonam. And if I leak the email conversation that I had with him over this thing, can he file a case against me?"

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