Rape accused actor Pearl V Puri granted bail

Vasai Court Sessions Judge Aditi Kadam on Tuesday granted bail of Rs 25,000 to TV actor Pearl Puri, who was arrested recently on charges of alleged molestation and rape of a 5-year-old girl.

New Delhi: Vasai Court Sessions Judge Aditi Kadam on Tuesday granted bail of Rs 25,000 to TV actor Pearl Puri, who was arrested recently on charges of alleged molestation and rape of a 5-year-old girl. Following a complaint by the victim's family, the Waliv Police had arrested Puri on June 4, following which he was remanded to 14 days' judicial custody, creating a sensation in the entertainment industry. Puri's lawyer Chetan Patil said the copy of the bail order is still awaited, and his client is likely to walk out of the Thane Jail later on Tuesday evening.