Delhi, Ukhrul, September 14: A Delhi Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) has been accused of harassing and molesting a young woman from the Northeast at Ashram Maharani Bagh on Saturday morning.
The accused ASI, identified as Virandar Kumar of Ashram Police Station, allegedly entered a shop around 10 AM in Ashram Maharani Bagh, near Jeewan hospital in search of alcohol without a warrant, where a young woman, referred to here as Rose (name changed to protect her identity), was present.
Sources said that despite Rose’s objection, the ASI Kumar continued the search, found nothing, and then allegedly grabbed her face and touched her inappropriately, leaving the victim traumatised.
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Community representatives from the Northeast rushed to the police station, demanding a thorough investigation and strict legal action. No FIR had been registered at the time of filing this report.
According to Northeast representatives who met with the ACP of Lajpat Nagar, the concerned officer has been placed under suspension and an inquiry has been initiated against him for further necessary action.
The incident on Saturday once again sparked anger among Northeast student and community bodies in the capital, who urged authorities to ensure accountability and stronger protection for vulnerable groups. The Northeast community in the capital has raised serious concerns over the incident, stating that if a Delhi Police officer becomes the predator, it raises grave questions about the reliability of law enforcement agencies.
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