A shocking twist in the alleged molestation case against veteran actor Sharad Kapoor has seen the complainant escalate matters to the Bombay High Court. The 32-year-old woman is furious over the lack of arrest despite mounting evidence and has urged transferring the probe from sluggish Khar police to the efficient Crime Branch.
It all started with social media interactions where Kapoor, promising lucrative projects, invited her over. Arriving at the Khar address expecting a professional meet, she found herself at his private residence, facing unwanted advances.
Weeks after lodging the FIR, frustration boiled over. Police delays, ignored summons, and a misleading charge sheet prompted court intervention. The document shockingly lied about Kapoor’s arrest, eroding trust in the investigation.
Speaking exclusively, advocate Ali Kashif Khan revealed prior complaints against errant officers to the Police Complaints Authority. ‘They dodged court appearances twice. Digital proofs are plentiful—call logs, chats—but inaction persists,’ he fumed.
Khan contrasted this with prompt arrests in comparable cases, accusing police of favoritism. ‘Arbitrary policing erodes faith in the system. Kapoor flouted summons rules, refusing cooperation.’
The petition meticulously outlines these irregularities, seeking Women’s Cell oversight under Crime Branch for fairness. The court has set March 6 for further proceedings.
Kapoor’s career highlights from the ’90s and 2000s now overshadow this scandal. With no response from his camp, questions swirl about influence peddling in Bollywood’s underbelly. This case could set precedents for handling star-powered accusations.