Television actor Ashish Kapoor, who has been part of several popular TV shows, has been arrested by police after a woman accused him of raping her during a house party in Delhi. The incident allegedly took place in the second week of August.
Key Details of the Case
- Ashish Kapoor and the complainant reportedly first connected on Instagram.
- She claimed that Kapoor invited her to a friend’s house party in Delhi.
- During the party, the complainant alleged that Kapoor sexually assaulted her inside a washroom.
- In her initial FIR, the woman named five people: Kapoor, his friend, the friend’s wife, and two unidentified men.
- Later, she revised her statement and claimed that only Ashish Kapoor was responsible for raping her.
- The complainant also alleged that the incident was filmed, but investigators have not recovered any footage yet.
- She further accused the friend’s wife of physically assaulting her outside the washroom.
- Interestingly, it was the friend’s wife who eventually made the PCR (Police Control Room) call to inform authorities about the incident.
- Police said CCTV footage and eyewitnesses confirmed that Kapoor and the woman went inside the washroom and remained there for a long time, which raised suspicion among other guests.
- Following the incident, a heated argument broke out at the venue and continued outside the society gate.
- Kapoor was later arrested in Pune, after police traced his movements from Goa to Pune.
- Initially, the case was filed as gang rape, but after the complainant’s revised statement, it has been modified to rape charges against Kapoor alone.
- The investigation remains active, and police are still verifying all claims.
Court Proceedings
- The FIR was registered on August 11.
- On August 18, the complainant revised her statement, alleging only Kapoor’s involvement.
- On August 21, Kapoor’s friend and his wife applied for anticipatory bail, which the court later granted.
- The complainant was also present during the bail hearing but did not mention the friend’s name again in her submissions.
Ashish Kapoor’s Career Achievements
- Ashish Kapoor has been a part of Indian television for over a decade.
- He rose to fame with ‘Dekha Ek Khwaab’, where he played the lead role.
- His notable shows include:
- Saraswatichandra
- Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage
- Chand Chupa Badal Mein
- Molkki – Rishton Ki Agnipariksha
- Woh Apna Sa
- Bandini
- He is also remembered for his impactful roles in family and drama-based shows that made him a household name in Indian television.
Current Status
- The case is under active investigation.
- Authorities are trying to piece together the sequence of events from that night.
- More information is expected to emerge in the coming days as the inquiry continues.
