Updated On: 16 September, 2025 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Haryanvi actor and director Uttar Kumar was arrested in Ghaziabad after the police raided his residence during the wee hours on Sunday. Kumar has been accused of sexually exploiting an actress under the pretext of giving her roles

Uttar Kumar
Ghaziabad police recently arrested Haryanvi film director and actor Uttar Kumar from his farmhouse in Amroha on Sunday morning on charges of sexual exploitation of an actress. Police teams acting under the instructions of Additional Police Commissioner Alok Priyadarshi reportedly raided the premises around 4:30 am and apprehended the accused while he was asleep.
A police team reportedly conducted a raid at around 4:30 am and apprehended Kumar while he was asleep. DCP Trans Hindon, Nimish Patil, confirmed the news of the arrest and stated that Uttar Kumar is being brought to Ghaziabad for further legal proceedings. Police sources further added that Kumar’s health deteriorated soon after being taken into custody, reportedly due to fear of imprisonment. He was shifted to a private hospital for treatment. The further proceedings will resume after his health is stable.