Fri Sep 20 18:52:17 UTC 2024: ## National Award-Winning Choreographer Jani Master Arrested for Sexual Assault

**Hyderabad, India -** Renowned choreographer Jani Master, known for his work in the Indian film industry and recipient of a national award, has been arrested in Goa and brought back to Hyderabad on charges of sexual assault. The arrest came after a junior female choreographer filed a complaint against him, alleging multiple incidents of assault between 2019 and 2020.

The victim, now 21, stated that she met Jani Master in 2017 and began assisting him in 2019. She alleged that the sexual assault took place on multiple occasions in cities like Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. The victim further claimed that the choreographer threatened her against disclosing the assaults.

The Cyberabad police initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint on September 15th, and the case was registered under sections related to rape, criminal intimidation, and assault, as well as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, as the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged crimes.

Jani Master was apprehended in Goa on Thursday and brought to Hyderabad after a transit warrant was secured. He is currently being questioned by police and will be presented before a court for judicial custody.

In response to the allegations, Jani Master’s wife, Sumalatha, has denied any wrongdoing and claims a conspiracy is underway to damage her husband’s career. She has challenged the victim to provide evidence to support her claims, stating she would leave her husband if the allegations are proven true.

The investigation into this case is ongoing, and further developments are expected in the coming days.

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