Published On : Fri, Sep 22nd, 2023

Man arrested for outraging modesty of woman in Nandanvan, Nagpur

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Nagpur: Nandanvan Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly outraging the modesty of a woman by intercepting her on her way to work on Thursday.

The accused has been identified as Iqbal Sheikh Hafiz Sheikh, a resident of Nandanvan.

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According to police sources, the 26-year-old victim was heading to work when the accused intercepted her at around 11:45 am and behaved objectionably towards her.

Following this, the victim approached Nandanvan Police with a complaint.

Acting swiftly on the sensitivity of the matter, Nandanvan Police promptly registered an offence under Sections 354(D) and 506 of the IPC and placed accused Sheikh under arrest.