When those sworn to protect become the source of threat, the entire system becomes questionable.
A 50-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Kolkata Armed Police, identified as Kabirul Hasan Mondal, has been arrested for se*ually harassing a 21-year-old female volunteer on duty at the Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. According to the woman’s complaint, the incident took place between 11 pm and 11:30 pm on October 17, near the pandal’s exit gate, where she was performing her duty.
The woman said that the officer made unwanted physical contact with her. A video purportedly showing the incident later circulated on social media. Following her written complaint, New Alipore police registered a case on October 18 under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the officer was arrested.
