The Bangur Nagar Link Road police on Thursday night arrested Surjeet Singh Rathore, the national vice-president of the Rajput Karni Sena—who is also an actor, for allegedly molesting, abusing, harassing and defaming a 27-year-old model and actress. Rathore, who was arrested at Four Bungalows in Andheri West, was produced before the Borivli Metropolitan Magistrate court on Friday.

According to sources, the complainant had approached the police in December, alleging that someone had created a fake Instagram account in her name. She further alleged that the culprit had defamed her by sending abusive messages to relatives, friends and followers on the image and video-sharing service and other social media platforms.