A 22-year-old dance instructor has been arrested by the Aarey Police for allegedly raping a 32-year-old professional dancer. According to police, the victim, a resident of Andheri, works as a background dancer in films and stage shows. The accused, a Malad resident who is also an event organiser, first met the victim in January this year during an event in Goa. 

They met again in March, through a mutual contact, when the victim was out of work and searching for opportunities. The duo exchanged messages and met again after a few days. Following their meeting, they rented a bungalow in Royal Palms, Aarey Colony, for dance practice.