'Slumdog Millionaire' actor Madhur Mittal booked for sexual assault by Mumbai Police

'Slumdog Millionaire' actor Madhur Mittal has been booked by the Khar Police for allegedly injuring and sexually assaulting his former girlfriend. The incident occurred on February 13 when the actor allegedly barged into his former partner's house and assaulted her. However, till date, no arrest has been made. According to reports an FIR has been registered and Madhur has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for molestation, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. As reported by a news portal, his former girlfriend, who is a Bandra resident met Madhur in December last year and within a fortnight, the actor allegedly forced himself under the influence of alcohol. The victim's lawyer, Niranjani Shetty further stated that her client had cut all ties with Madhur on February 11, two days before she was assaulted. Shetty has also alleged that Madhur was extremely enraged as he stated, 'He got into my client's room and without giving her any chance to talk, strangled her neck more than 15 times, slapped her multiple times, pulled her hair, yanked her ears and punched her under the right eye, physically lifted her and assaulted her. It was a sexual attack. She has sustained bruises and injuries all over her face, neck, chest, ribs, hands, back and ears and eyes.' Meanwhile, Madhur is yet to comment on this matter. Meanwhile, on the work front, Madhur has starred in films like 'Maatr', 'Million Dollar Arm' and 'Pocket Gangsters'.