Popular Hindi television actor Pracheen Chauhan was arrested on late Friday for allegedly molesting a 22-year-old woman. He was taken by the Kurar police, who have stated that the incident had taken place at the actor's residence in Malad (east). A complaint was filed by the woman after which the actor was arrested. The police had produced Pracheen before the Borivali court on Saturday and he was granted bail. 

Pracheen Chauhan, who is a notable name in the TV industry for starring in the hit serial Kasautii Zindagii Kay, had reportedly organised a party at his residence on Thursday night. The police stated that the actor under the influence of alcohol had allegedly touched the woman in an inappropriate manner. The woman had then gone back home and lodged a complaint at the police station on Friday. After recording her statement, a case against Pracheen had been registered and an FIR was filed under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code.

Apart from Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Pracheen Chauhan has featured in TV shows like Kutumb, Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar, Maat Pitah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg, Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka and Havan. He also made an appearance on the show, Shaadi Mubarak, which was launched in August 2020, with his stint concluding in April this year.