Bollywood Singer Sachin Sanghvi Arrested on Allegations of Sexual Assault

Bollywood singer and music composer Sachin Sanghvi, also known as one half of the duo Sachin-Jigar, has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a woman after promising her a role in a music album and marriage. According to the police, the arrest took place on October 23 under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The complainant, a woman in her 20s, stated that Sachin initiated contact with her through Instagram in February last year and promised her work on his upcoming music album. He then allegedly sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sachin Sanghvi was arrested on October 23 on allegations of sexually assaulting a woman after promising her a role in a music album and marriage.
  • The complainant, a woman in her 20s, stated that Sachin initiated contact with her through Instagram in February last year and promised her work on his upcoming music album.
  • Sachin was arrested under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
  • Aditya Mithe, the lawyer representing Sachin, refuted the allegations, calling them "baseless and unsubstantiated."
  • Sachin's official Instagram account is currently deactivated.
  • Sachin's latest work involved composing music for the Diwali release Thamma, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana.
  • Sachin-Jigar's composition for Stree 2, Aaj Ki Raat, was a huge sensation last year.

Statistics:

  • 1 incident of alleged sexual assault reported against Sachin Sanghvi.
  • 1 complainant, a woman in her 20s.
  • 1 arrest made on October 23 under relevant sections of the IPC.
  • 1 official Instagram account for Sachin (@soulfulsachin) deactivated.
  • 1 latest work: composing music for the Diwali release Thamma.
  • 1 successful composition: Stree 2, Aaj Ki Raat, by Sachin-Jigar.

Sources:

  • PTI (Press Trust of India)
  • Hindustan Times