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Actor Manoj Rajput arrested for allegedly raping his niece for 12 years

Rajput was previously sentenced to prison for land fraud.

Statesman News Service | New Delhi | February 24, 2024 3:15 pm

Actor Manoj Rajput arrested for allegedly raping his niece for 12 years

Manoj Rajput, a Chattisgarhi actor, director, and producer, was arrested in Bhilai, Chattisgarh, on Friday for allegedly raping his niece for 12 years.

The 29-year-old victim’s complaint has been recorded at the GRP-3 Bhilai Police Station under Sections 376 and 377 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POSCO) Act, respectively.

In her statement to the police, the rape victim stated, “She has been in an affair with Rajput since 2011, and despite promising marriage, he has been raping her and conducting unnatural actions for the past many years.”

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She concluded by saying that she would now not marry the actor and the Chattisgarhi actor-director and producer has been arrested.

Rajput was previously sentenced to prison for land fraud.

Rajput made his acting debut with the film “Gaon ke hero seher ke zero,” which was released a few days ago and is currently doing good business in the state.

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