A day after a rape case was registered against Bhushan Kumar, managing director of T-Series, Mumbai Police registered a case of extortion and defamation against the 30-year-old complainant and a Thane-based politician. The case was registered on the complaint of Krishan Kumar, the co-owner of the production company. On Thursday, DN Nagar police had registered the rape case against Kumar as the woman alleged that she was repeatedly raped by Bhushan Kumar on the pretext of a job. The police identified the politician as Mallikarjun Pujari, who allegedly approached Bhushan Kumar in June when he allegedly demanded money. Amboli police registered a case on Friday under Sections 386 (extortion), 500 (defamation), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 506(2) of the IPC.

Source: Indian Express July 17, 2021 15:22 UTC