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Former WWE wrestler arrested on sexual exploitation charges

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What happened?

Saurav Gurjar, a former WWE performer known as “Sanga,” was arrested in India on allegations of sexually exploiting a 29-year-old woman after an alleged promise of marriage. He was taken into custody by Gachibowli police at Mumbai airport and sent to a 14-day judicial remand. The allegations are under investigation and have not been established in court; Gurjar previously wrestled in NXT and on WWE’s main roster and has acting credits in Indian films.

Key Takeaways

  • Saurav Gurjar was arrested in India on allegations of sexually exploiting a 29-year-old woman.
  • The arrest reportedly occurred at Mumbai airport and Gurjar was sent to 14-day judicial remand.
  • Indian media note the allegations remain under investigation and are not yet established in court.
  • Gurjar performed in WWE as Sanga, teaming with Rinku/Veer Mahaan as Indus Sher and was called up to the main roster in 2023.
  • He has acting credits in productions such as Mahabharat and Brahmāstra, and he and his tag partner were later released from WWE.

AI Timeline

Early 2018

Signed with WWE and began competing in NXT.

NXT period

Teamed with Rinku (later known as Veer Mahaan) as the tag team Indus Sher.

2023

Called up to WWE’s main roster and appeared on Raw; associated on-screen with Jinder Mahal.

Post-WWE

Gurjar and his tag partner were subsequently released from WWE.

September 2026

Arrested by Gachibowli police at Mumbai airport on allegations of sexually exploiting a 29-year-old woman and sent to 14-day judicial remand; matter remains under investigation.

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Sep 21, 4:00 PM

Former WWE wrestler arrested on sexual exploitation charges

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WWE.com Saurav Gurjar, a professional wrestler known to WWE fans as “Sanga” during his tenure in the company, was recently arrested on sexual exploitation charges in India. The Times of India on Monday (September 21) reported Gurjar “was arrested by Gachibowli police at Mumbai airport for allegedly sexually exploiting a 29-year-old woman on the promise of marriage.” The outlet added the 40-year-old wrestler “was sent to 14-day judicial remand on Sunday.” Indian media has noted that the allegations against Gurjar are still under investigation and have not yet been established in court. Gurjar, who is also known for acting in films such as Mahabharat and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, signed with WWE in early 2018 and spent some time in NXT, where he teamed with Rinku (later known as “Veer Mahaan”) in the tag team Indus Sher. In 2023, the duo were called up to the main roster to compete on Raw and was associated with Jinder Mahal for a period of time, but Gurjar and Veer were released

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