When contacted by IANS, an official at Kurar Police Station in Malad East, where the case against Tinu was registered, said: "Yes, Tinu was arrested last night (Wednesday). But we can't reveal any further details more than this."

Jitendra, Manohar's real brother, too confirmed the news, saying: "I got a call from the police that they have arrested Tinu last night and now he is in police custody."