A Delhi-based woman has accused Film Producer Karim Morani of rape and blackmail. The woman alleged that Morani had promised her marriage to initiate a sexual relationship.
Hyderabad: Police register a rape case against Film Producer Karim Morani
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The woman who is 25-years-old has filed a complaint with the Hayathnagar Police under Rachakonda police commissionerate last week alleging that the Chennai Express producer had “raped” her in Mumbai and at a film studio in 2o15.
A report in Hindustan Times stated, “She accused Morani of raping her on different occasions in Mumbai and here by promising to marry her. The alleged incident took place during 2015,” Senior Police Officer Tafseer Iqbal said.
A case has been registered under the IPC sections 417 (cheating), 376 (rape) 342 (wrongful confinement), 506 (criminal intimidation), 493 (cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage) and other relevant sections of IPC.
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A spokesperson for Karim Morani has, however, refuted these claims.
“The complaint is absolutely false and bogus with the sole intention of tarnishing Mr Morani’s reputation and image. Mr Morani will be taking appropriate steps in accordance with law to demonstrate that complaint is malafide. He is truthful and innocent and has full faith in the judiciary and is ready and willing to co-operate with the authorities to the fullest extent.”