TV Actor Rohit Chandel Arrested Under POCSO Act in Mumbai on July 11

Television actor Rohit Chandel, 29, was arrested by Mumbai Police on July 10 for allegedly stalking, harassing, and assaulting a 16-year-old girl in the city’s eastern suburbs. Chandel, known for playing Baji Rao in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal and Dhawal Makwana in Pandya Store, was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for stalking and causing hurt. A special POCSO court remanded him to police custody as the investigation continues.

What the complaint alleges

According to the complaint filed at Pant Nagar Police Station, Chandel repeatedly called the 16-year-old girl from December 2025 to July 7, 2026, using his own number and several other phone numbers despite her not wanting contact. On July 5, he allegedly confronted her near her residential building, chased her, argued with her, abused her, and assaulted her by hitting her with his hands. Police confirmed that Chandel and the teenager were acquainted before the alleged incidents began.

Charges and legal framework

Chandel faces charges under Section 12 of the POCSO Act, which addresses sexual offences against children, along with Sections 78, 115(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for stalking and voluntarily causing hurt. He was produced before a special POCSO court on Friday and remanded to police custody. The POCSO Act carries stringent penalties for offences against minors, and the investigation is ongoing.

Chandel’s television career

Chandel, who made his television debut in 2014 with a small role in Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal, gained wider recognition after playing Peshwa Baji Rao in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal. He later became known for his role as Dhawal Makwana in the family drama Pandya Store. Most recently, he appeared as Ishaan in the musical romantic drama Sairaab, which premiered on Star Plus on June 2, 2026, and streams on JioHo. He has also worked in the OTT series Escaype Live and appeared in international projects.

Final Thoughts

Chandel’s arrest marks a significant case involving a public figure and serious allegations against a minor. The investigation will determine the full scope of the charges, and the POCSO court proceedings will follow established legal protocols for child protection cases in India.

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