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TV Actor Ashish Kapoor Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Alleged Delhi Rape Case

Police say an AIIMS potency test plus recovery of the complainant’s phone will shape the next steps in the case.

Overview

  • Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court ordered the two-week remand after police interrogation, with Kapoor produced a day earlier than scheduled.
  • Doctors at AIIMS completed a court-approved potency test, and police said the report will serve as crucial evidence.
  • The FIR filed on August 11 initially alleged gang rape, but the complainant later accused only Kapoor, with authorities indicating reclassification to rape.
  • Investigators are seeking the complainant’s missing phone, reviewing CCTV footage and recording additional witness statements.
  • Police say they tracked Kapoor from Goa to Pune before arresting him on September 2, while two named co-accused pursued or obtained anticipatory bail.