As the Indian television industry still reels from the massive controversy between Karan Mehra and Nisha Rawal, reports of %u2018Naagin 3′ fame Pearl V Puri being arrested on charges of raping a minor have come to light.

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The actor, who was last seen on ‘Brahmarakshas 2′, has been accused of raping a minor girl along with five other persons.

Pearl V Puri made his acting debut in 2013 with %u2018Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat%u2019 and rose to fame with %u2018Phir Bhi Na Maane…Badtameez Dil.%u2019  

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After a period of initial struggle, Pearl found success as an actor under the wing of Ekta Kapoor.

He was later seen on shows like %u2018Naagin 3%u2019, %u2018Naagarjuna Ek Yoddha%u2019 and %u2018Bepanah Pyaar.%u2019 His latest stint on TV was %u2018Brahmarakshas 2%u2019 where he played Angad Mehra.

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Pearl V Puri being arrested came as yet another shocker to the nation. The actor, who is known for his chocolate boy image, was arrested in Vasai, with five others, in connection with the rape of a minor.

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