Ludhiana Police fail to arrest Rakhi Sawant in Valmiki case
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Ludhiana police were dispatched to Mumbai on Monday following a court order to arrest actor Rakhi Sawant, but failed to locate her. Rakhi Sawant is in trouble for her alleged derogatory statements made in a TV Show in 2016 against sage Valmiki. In the next hearing on 10th April, Ludhiana police will submit a report to the court. Tap in for more from Mumbai!
Health
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RTE
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Crime
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Transport
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BMC
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