Indian TV actor Rohit Chandel arrested on POCSO and stalking

Indian television actor Rohit Chandel was arrested by Mumbai Police on Friday, July 10, 2026, on serious charges including stalking, harassment, assault, and offenses under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The 29-year-old actor, known for roles in the television series "Kashibai Bajirao Ballal" and "Pandya Store," was taken into custody from his residence in the Dahisar area.

The arrest follows a complaint filed by a 16-year-old girl from Mumbai's eastern suburbs. According to the complaint, Chandel, who was previously known to the minor, repeatedly contacted her via mobile phone, using multiple numbers, causing her distress. The complaint further alleges that on July 5, Chandel followed the girl near her residence, confronted her, engaged in a heated argument, verbally abused her, and physically assaulted her.

Police officials confirmed the arrest was made based on the minor's complaint. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for stalking and voluntarily causing hurt. After his arrest, Chandel was produced before a special POCSO court, which remanded him to police custody.