Ashish Kapoor Arrested on Rape Charges: Yeh Rishta Actor Held by Police in Case

Ashish Kapoor Arrested on Rape Charges:'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actor Ashish Kapoor was arrested by Delhi Police on Wednesday, September 3 on charges of rape. A woman had accused him of sexually assaulting her in the toilet during a house party in Delhi in the second week of August. According to the police, the case has been registered at the Civil Lines Police Station in Delhi (Ashish Kapoor faces rape and assault charges).

Police arrested Ashish Kapoor from Pune (Ashish Kapoor Arrested on Rape Charges)

Let us tell you that Ashish was arrested from Pune after the police kept an eye on his activities at many places. According to the police, the complainant woman has alleged that Ashish assaulted her in the bathroom during a house party in Delhi in the second week of August (Ashish Kapoor arrested on alleged rape charges). An FIR was registered on August 11, after which the police started searching for him.

The actor had raped the woman along with several people (Ashish Kapoor arrested on alleged rape charges)

Along with this, the officials also said that the woman had named some other people in her initial complaint, but later changed some parts of her statement. In the initial complaint, it was alleged that Ashish along with unknown people raped the woman. However, later she changed her statement and accused only Ashish of rape. (The victim revealed that her drink was spiked by Ashish Kapoor) Police further said that they are also taking legal advice in this matter. The case is under investigation and the police is investigating the case from all possible angles.

Ashish Kapoor professional journey

Ashish Kapoor gained name and fame in the TV world with 'Waaris' and Star Plus' show 'Saraswatichandra'. He was also seen in other shows like 'Love Marriage or Arranged Marriage', 'Chand Chupa Badal Mein', 'Dekha Ek Khwaab', 'Molkki Rishton Ki Agnipariksha', 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', 'Woh Apna Sa' and 'Bandini'. He got engaged to producer Pearl Grey in 2021 and was all set for marriage. However, the two soon separated, and according to several reports, the breakup was not on good terms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When and where was Ashish Kapoor arrested?
Ashish Kapoor was arrested by Delhi Police on 3 September 2025 from Pune, Maharashtra. He was arrested in connection with a rape case registered at Civil Lines Police Station in Delhi.

2. What are the allegations against Ashish Kapoor?
A woman has alleged that Ashish Kapoor sexually assaulted her in the bathroom during a house party in Delhi in the second week of August 2025. Initially, the woman had claimed that Kapoor, his friend, and two unidentified men raped her, but she later amended her complaint to say that only Kapoor raped her.

3. How did Ashish Kapoor and the complainant come in contact?
According to the police, the complainant established contact with Ashish Kapoor through Instagram. Kapoor then invited her to a party organised at his friend's house in Delhi, where the alleged incident took place.

4. What action did the police take in this case?  
An FIR was filed on August 11, 2025, naming Ashish Kapoor, his friend, his friend's wife, and two unidentified persons. The police tracked Kapoor's movements, who first went to Goa and then to Pune, where he was arrested. The investigation confirmed that CCTV footage and witness statements showed that the complainant and Kapoor went to the bathroom together and did not come out for a long time.

5. Is there any video evidence?
The complainant claimed that the incident was videographed, but the police have not found any such video so far.

6. What was the role of other persons in this case?  
Initially, the complainant had also accused Kapoor's friend and his wife, but later she amended her statement and accused only Kapoor of rape. The complainant also alleged that Kapoor's friend's wife physically attacked her after she came out of the bathroom. Kapoor's friend and his wife got anticipatory bail on 21 August 2025.

7. What is the legal process in this case?
The police initially registered a case under gang rape, but it will be changed to rape charges after the complainant's revised statement. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are following all legal procedures.

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