Baroda Cricketer Shivalik Sharma Arrested For Rape Charges
According to available information, a woman has filed a police complaint against Shivalik in which she accused him of engaging in physical relations with her under the false promise of marriage. The two reportedly met during a trip to Vadodara in February 2023 and developed a close relationship, maintaining regular contact over the phone. Eventually, their families met and agreed to an engagement, which was formalised in August 2023 when Shivalik's parents visited Jodhpur.
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