Singer Rahul Jain Accused Of Rape: Report

Rahul Jain, a singer-composer who gained fame after his performance on MTV Aloft Star in 2014 has been accused of rape. A complaint was filed against him by a 30-year-old costume designer. Jain allegedly sexually assaulted the woman at his Andheri, Mumbai, residence, according to the woman's First information report (FIR). The alleged incident occurred on August 11.

An FIR has been filed by the police against Rahul Jain. As per reports, the complainant said in her statement recorded offline at the Oshiwara police station that Jain admired her work and contacted her via Instagram. Jain allegedly invited the complainant to his high-rise apartment in suburban Andheri and promised to hire her as his personal costume stylist. The woman claims that on August 11, after she made a visit to his home, he requested her to go with him to his bedroom under the pretense of displaying his belongings, and then allegedly raped her.

Rahul Jain, according to the woman, allegedly assaulted her after she fought him and then attempted to tamper with the evidence. According to police, an FIR against Rahul under sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been filed.

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The singer responded to the allegation, "I don't know this woman. Her accusations are false and baseless. Similar accusations had previously been made against me by a woman, but I was given justice. This woman may be an associate of that woman." This is not the first time the singer has been accused of sexual assault. In 2021 Jain was accused of rape, forced abortions, child abandonment, and cheating, along with two other members of his family.

Who is Rahul Jain?

Jain officially began his career in music after he took part in the MTV competition Aloft Star in 2014. He has performed songs for films including Fever and 1921, as well as the web series Spotlight on Viu. He has also performed songs for Ghar Se Nikla, Na Tum Rahe Tum, and Chal Diya Tumse Door. In addition, he has composed music for a few online series and movies, including Kaagaz and Jhoota Kahin Ka.