Pearl V Puri gets tested for RT PCR

It seems that Pearl V Puri is still in custody at the Waliv police station under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act.

Now, a latest update suggests that Puri will undergo a RT-PCR test and if tested negative, he will be shifted to Thane Jail.

Sanjay Patil DCP (Zone 2, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar), said, "Anyone who is arrested has to undergo a COVID-19 test. Pearl V Puri will also undergo a RT-PCR test and if it is negative, he will be shifted to Thane jail tomorrow. Right now, he is at the Waliv Police station."

Following the arrest, Puri was remanded to a 14-day judicial custody. 

Industry in support of Pearl

Earlier in his statement, DCP Patil said, "The victim narrated the incident which happened in 2019 on the sets of a TV show. During the investigation, she took the name of the character, the accused was playing in the show. The allegations are not false, there is evidence, so Pearl was arrested. We are investigating further and the truth will come out in the court trial."