Shiney Ahuja arrested on rape charges; to be produced in court

Mumbai, June 15: Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja was arrested early on Monday on rape charges after preliminary tests conducted on his domestic help confirmed sexual assault, a senior police official said.

Ahuja, who was detained for questioning on Sunday night, is likely to be produced before a magistrate’s court later in the day.

The domestic help, who has been working at Ahuja’s residence in suburban Oshiwara, alleged that the actor had raped her on Sunday afternoon, the official said.

The house maid in her complaint had alleged that Ahuja raped her at his residence when they were alone, he said.

The maid was taken for medical test late on Sunday night, the official added.

Ahuja is married and is known for his roles in films like Hazaroon Khwaishe Aishi and Gangster.

–PTI