'Crime Patrol' actor arrested for kidnapping in Maharashtra

The rescued child being handed over to his parents by police (L) and the actress (R) accused of kidnapping the child. Pics/Hanif Patel

Actor Shabreen, known for her roles in crime dramas such as 'Crime Patrol', has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping her partner's three-and-a-half-year-old nephew in Waliv, Palghar district, on Sunday, October 20, news agency ANI reported.

In a shocking turn of events, the incident has drawn significant media attention owing to its dramatic nature and the actor's public persona.

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Shabreen was romantically involved with Brijesh Singh, the child's uncle for several years, the police in Maharashtra said. Their relationship faced opposition from Singh's family owing to caste and religious differences, which ultimately led to tensions between the couple and his relatives, ANI further stated.

Despite Shabreen's efforts to gain acceptance from Singh's family, they remained steadfast in their disapproval, leading her to take drastic measures, which resulted in her arrest, ANI reported.

Senior officer Jayaraj Ranawane from Maharashtra Police, confirming the arrest, said, "Shabreen was so infatuated with Brijesh that she lost awareness of her actions, despite her roles in crime serials like 'Crime Patrol' and films based on real events."

The police officers are also investigating Singh's involvement in the kidnapping, stated ANI.

On the day of the incident, Shabreen arrived at the child's school around 11 am, claiming she was taking him for medication. Recognising her, the boy willingly accompanied her, Waliv police officers in Maharashtra said.

However, when the child did not return home by afternoon, his family grew concerned and contacted the school. They discovered that he had left with Shabreen for a doctor's visit.

The family approached Waliv Police, which quickly reviewed the CCTV footage, and confirmed Shabreen's involvement in taking the child away in an autorickshaw, along with an unidentified female accomplice. After questioning the auto driver, they learned he had dropped her off in Naigaon.

ANI stated that witnesses later identified the actor from photographs. The officers, through mobile phone tracking, were able to locate and arrest Shabreen in Bandra.

Upon interrogation, it was revealed that the child had been kept in a flat in Naigaon. Fortunately, he was rescued unharmed, and Shabreen was taken into custody.

The police are now investigating Singh's potential involvement in the kidnapping and are actively searching for the female accomplice, ANI stated.

(With inputs from ANI)