Mumbai: Sony TV on Tuesday issued a statement over a recent episode of ‘Crime Patrol’ that depicted a story similar to that of Shraddha Walkar’s case.
Taking to the Twitter handle, Sony TV said episode was a “work of fiction” and that the episode was based on an incident dating back to 2011.
“Some viewers have commented on social media about a recent episode of “Crime Patrol” on SET resembling a recent incident reported in the media. We wish to clarify that while the episode is a work of fiction, it is based on certain events that occurred in 2011 and not connected to any recent case.”
They further wrote, “We take every care to ensure our content meets broadcasting standards laid down by the regulatory bodies. However, in this case, respecting the sentiments expressed by our viewers, we have discontinued the airing of the episode. If the telecast has hurt the sentiments of any of our viewers, we wish to express our sincere regrets.”
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— Sony LIV (@SonyLIV) January 2, 2023
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Makers of the show recently aired an episode wherein people noticed a stark resemblance in the storyline with Shraddha Walkar’s murder case.
