Mumbai, Jan 14: Actor Emraan Hashmi on Monday revealed his son Ayaan has been declared cancer free.

Ayaan was diagnosed with a rare case of kidney cancer in 2014 at the age of three.

"Today, 5 years after his diagnosis Ayaan has been declared cancer free. It has been quite a journey. Thank you for all your prayers and wishes.

"Love and prayers for all the cancer fighters out there, hope and belief goes a long way. You can WIN this battle!" Emraan posted on Twitter alongside three pictures of him and his son.

The actor had also co-written a book titled "The Kiss of Life: How A Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer" along with Bilal Siddiqi.

The book chronicled his son's struggle with the dreaded disease.

The 39-year-old actor will be next seen in "Why Cheat India". The film releases Friday.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.