Divya Shinde in Police Custody Until Sept 30: What the Complaint Alleges and What She Says
Bigg Boss Marathi's Divya Shinde is in police custody till Sept 30 over an alleged assault and Rs 5 lakh extortion attempt on a retired Pune doctor. She disputes the claims.
Pune Police have arrested Divya Shinde, a former Bigg Boss Marathi contestant and social media influencer known as "Sarkar," in connection with an alleged assault and extortion case. A court granted police custody of Shinde until September 30, and police say they need her handwriting sample in connection with an alleged note taken from the complainant regarding his car. The case is being investigated by Assistant Police Inspector Amit Shete of Kalepadal Police Station.
What the Complaint Alleges
The complainant is Dr Vidyadhar Gaikwad, who retired as chief medical officer of Pune Cantonment Hospital in 2021. He is a member of the Karunadeep Foundation, which organised the "Kala Avishkar Mahotsav" at Balgandharva Auditorium from September 1 to 3. Reports vary slightly on his age, with several outlets citing 65 based on the FIR.
According to the FIR as reported, Gaikwad's brother Mahendra alleged Shinde was not invited to the event but attended and addressed the gathering as a social media influencer. The complaint further alleges that she began demanding Rs 5 lakh through calls and messages in August, claiming to have promoted the festival. Family members allege the doctor transferred roughly Rs 50,000 under pressure, though the demand for the balance continued.
