Jani Master is remanded in custody for 14 days; police register POSCO case

Telugu choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, also known as Jani Master, was remanded in custody for 14 days by the Upparpally court in Hyderabad on Friday. He was arrested from Goa by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Cyberabad police on Thursday.

After his arrest, Jani Master was produced in court and has now been sent to Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad.

A senior police official confirmed the arrest and told the media that police would soon take the choreographer into custody for further questioning. The official explained that this step was necessary due to the seriousness of the sexual abuse allegations against him.

The officer also noted that the evidence is strong and it is unlikely that Jani Master will be released on bail. His detention is still being discussed and further questioning will be conducted on the charges.

The Protection of Children from Sexual Assault (POCSO) Act has been incorporated into the case as the alleged victim was 16 years old at the time the abuse allegedly began. The complaint filed by the 21-year-old aspiring choreographer stated that Jani Master sexually abused her during outdoor shoots and also at her house in Hyderabad over six years ago.

The survivor approached the Telangana State Commission for Women and submitted a 40-page document describing her experiences. The woman is currently under police protection.
Jani Master now faces charges under several sections of the new BNS Code.

Meanwhile, Jani Master's wife Ayesha has denied all allegations against her husband and raised doubts as to why the victim took so long to file a complaint. She further claimed that the woman had previously thanked Jani Master for his support in her career.

So far, Jani Master has not made any public comments on the case.