The police said on Sunday that actor Rupa Dutta had been arrested for allegedly committing attention- diverting theft at the International Kolkata Book Fair. Ms Dutta, who has been in television soaps, was arrested on Saturday when a police officer saw her throwing a purse into a waste bin, according to a Bidhan Nagar North police officer.
She was then detained and questioned, during which discrepancies in her responses were found. During a search, he said, he found several purses and Rs 75,000 in cash in her bag. ‘The woman has been arrested in connection with ‘kepmari’ (attention-diverting theft),’ additional investigation is underway to see if further people are connected with the crime.’ the officer stated.
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