NIRJULI : Nirjuli Police has arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a case of alleged sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a woman, after conducting an operation in neighbouring Assam.

According to police, the case came to light after a video went viral on social media on June 9, allegedly showing a man stalking a young woman, inappropriately touching her and exposing himself while she was on her way to attend computer classes at Rayo Colony in Nirjuli.

Despite being frightened by the incident, the victim displayed courage by resisting the accused and throwing stones at him, forcing him to flee from the spot, police said.

Upon receipt of an FIR, Police registered the Nirjuli Police Station Case No. 37/2026 under Sections 74, 75(2), 78(2), 79 and 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and launched an intensive investigation to trace the accused.

The investigation, led by Lady Sub-Inspector Topi Josham, IO of the case, identified the accused as Imdadul Rahman (26), a resident of Sonapur in Assam’s Lakhimpur district, who was working as a labourer in the area.

Acting on credible leads, a police team led by Lady SI Topi Josham, along with constables Tana Bhud, Tana Chakro and Yeshi Tsering, carried out an operation at Sonapur and apprehended the accused, who was allegedly hiding after the incident.

The accused was subsequently arrested in connection with the case, and further legal proceedings are underway.

Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Dr Nyelam Nega commended the victim for her courage in resisting the accused and reporting the crime. He reaffirmed the commitment of the police to ensuring women’s safety and taking stringent action against crimes targeting women. (Source: UNI)