Ankit Tiwari in judicial custody till May 26

Mumbai: According to multiple media reports Bollywood playback singer Ankit Tiwari has been sent into judicial custody till May 26. The 'Sun Raha Hai Na' hit maker was arrested by the Versova Police on alleged rape charges along with brother Ankur Tiwari.

Singer was arrested under- Indian Penal code sections- 376[Punishment for Rape], 493[cohabitation caused by a man deceitful inducing a belief of lawful marriage], 417[Punishment for cheating] and 506[Punishment for criminal intimidation].

The victim is a friend of the singers who he decided not to marry despite assuring her of marriage. His brother Ankur was accused of threatening the girl.

The singer however has denied all the claims made by the victim.