'Dangal' star molestation: Accused in judicial custody till Dec 22
Thirty-nine-year-old Vikas Sachdev, arrested for allegedly molesting 'Dangal' star Zaira Wasim, has been remanded to judicial custody till December 22. Sachdev, who was arrested on December 10, has filed a bail application; it will be heard two days later. He has been booked under Section 354 of the IPC and relevant sections of the POCSO Act. He has maintained he didn't touch her intentionally.
'Dangal' child star Zaira Wasim allegedly molested on Vistara flight
On 10th Dec, 17-year-old Zaira Wasim, who left a lasting impression with her portrayal of young Geeta in 'Dangal', has alleged molestation on a Vistara flight. In an Instagram video, she is heard narrating her ordeal and breaking down. "Is this how you're going to take care of girls?" Vistara says they have "zero tolerance for such behavior" and are conducting an investigation.
What happened?
Wasim alleges a man sitting behind her on a Delhi-Mumbai flight put his foot on her armrest and started caressing her back and neck with his foot. "I ignored it the first time, blamed the turbulence." But when she woke up from a nap, she found his foot rubbing her back and neck. The lights were dim so she couldn't click a photo.
How has Vistara responded?
We @airvistara have seen the reports regarding @ZairaWasimmm experience with another customer on board last night. We are carrying out detailed investigation and will support Zaira in every way required. We have zero tolerance for such behaviour.
— Vistara (@airvistara) December 10, 2017
Zaira Wasim molested on flight: Mumbai businessman arrested
Police have arrested 39-year-old businessman Vikas Sachdev for allegedly molesting 'Dangal' star Zaira Wasim aboard a Vistara flight. He was identified with the airline's help and the description provided by Wasim. MoS Aviation Jayant Sinha has assured he will be put on the national no-fly list if the allegations are true. An FIR has been lodged under IPC Section 354 and POCSO Section 8.
'Was very tired, was sleeping, foot touched Wasim unintentionally'
Sachdev says he was travelling from Delhi to Mumbai after attending his uncle's funeral, was tired and slept on the flight; he claimed his foot touched Wasim unintentionally. He even apologized to her when she raised an alarm, he said. His wife supported him. "He was feeling very low...he wanted to sleep." Sachdev's claims reportedly match Vistara's statement given to Mumbai Police.
