Television actor Rohit Chandel, popularly known for his role in TV series Pandya Store has reportedly been arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly stalking, repeatedly calling, harassing and assaulting a 16-year-old girl. The incident occurred in an eastern suburb of the city. Following the incident, a case has been registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Rohit Chandel arrested

Along with the POCSO Act, the Pant Nagar Police have also reportedly filed a report invoking Sections 78 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which relate to stalking and causing hurt. According to a report by The Times of India, the TV actor was arrested at his Dahisar residence on Friday. He was later produced before a special POCSO court, which has remanded him to police custody.