Hindi Film Director Shakeel Noorani Arrested for Sexual Harassment and Rape
Summary
Hindi film director Shakeel Noorani has been arrested in Mumbai in a sexual harassment and rape case after a 33-year-old actress accused him of blackmail and exploitation. Police said he had been hiding for 40 days and was found at a farmhouse in Satara district before being sent to custody until August 12.
Key Points
- A 33-year-old actress filed a complaint accusing Hindi film director Shakeel Noorani of sexual exploitation, blackmail and rape.
- The actress said Noorani drugged her, showed her an incriminating video and threatened to make it public if she reported him.
- Police traced Noorani to a farmhouse in Medha, Satara district, after he allegedly stayed in hiding for 40 days.
- A court has sent Noorani to police custody until August 12, while his lawyer says he has been falsely framed.
