Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Udaipur Casting Director Arrested in Tourist Rape Case
A French woman who came to Udaipur for an ad shoot says she was raped by the shoot organizer, Pushparaj Ojha.
Police arrested him quickly after she reported the crime, and he admitted it.
The event happened after a party after the shoot.
Local politicians protested because they are worried about safety and the damage to the city's reputation.
A casting director, Sidharth Ojha, arrested in Udaipur for allegedly raping a French tourist.
The incident occurred after an advertisement shoot organized by Ojha.
The woman reported the assault, leading to an immediate police investigation.
Ojha took the woman from a restaurant to his room, where the assault happened, after a party.
Local Congress workers protested the arrest and criticized the state's law and order situation.
- Who
- Sidharth Ojha and a French woman.
- What
- Sidharth Ojha, also known as Pushpraj, arrested for allegedly raping a French tourist.
- When
- Incident occurred on June 22nd; arrest followed quickly after reporting.
- Where
- Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- Under investigation.
Congress Party
N/A
Reputation/Law and Order
Congress Party
The incident damages Udaipur's reputation.
N/A
N/A
- Victim
- French Tourist
- Suspect
- Sidharth Ojha / Pushpraj
- Location
- Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Incident Date
- June 22nd
- Occupation
- Casting Director / Casting Company Owner
- Charges
- Rape
Sources
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French woman alleges rape by events management employee in Udaipur
French Tourist Raped After Party in Udaipur, Police Search Suspect
French tourist allegedly raped in Udaipur, police investigate
French woman visiting Udaipur raped after being lured from restaurant, accused absconding
French tourist allegedly raped in Udaipur, police investigate
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