Mumbai Police Files FIR Against Celina Jaitly's Husband

Mumbai Police registered a First Information Report on Friday against Austrian national Peter Haag, husband of Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly, following her complaint at Versova Police Station alleging cruelty, physical assault, sustained harassment, and criminal intimidation. Authorities issued a lookout circular against Haag due to his alleged non-cooperation with the investigation.

The case was filed under Sections 85, 1152, 3512, and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which address cruelty, voluntarily causing hurt, criminal intimidation, and intentional insult. It represents an escalation of an ongoing dispute already before courts under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Police officials stated the probe continues, with statements being recorded and evidence collected.

Jaitly, a former Miss India and Miss Universe runner-up, alleges Haag subjected her to emotional, physical, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse throughout their marriage, which began in 2010 in Mumbai. She claims he systematically restricted her professional opportunities, depriving her of financial independence and dignity. During a period of grief following the death of their...