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Haryanvi director Uttar Kumar arrested in Amroha on charges of Rape; actress had attempted suicide near CM residence

Ghaziabad, Sep 15 (UNI) Ghaziabad Police have arrested Haryanvi film director and folk singer Uttar Kumar from a farmhouse in Amroha in connection with a sexual assault case filed by an actress. Acting on surveillance inputs.
A police team conducted a raid at around 4:30 am on Monday and apprehended him while he was asleep. DCP Trans Hindon, Nimish Patil, confirmed the arrest and stated that Uttar Kumar is being brought to Ghaziabad for further legal proceedings. According to police sources, Kumar's health reportedly deteriorated after his arrest due to fear of imprisonment, and he was taken to a private hospital for treatment.
The arrest comes nine days after the victim, an actress originally from Hapur and currently residing in Noida’s Sector 53, attempted to immolate herself outside the Chief Minister's residence in Lucknow. The incident occurred on 6 September after she claimed police inaction on her rape complaint.
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