Kerala Man Charged with Sexual Harassment on Bahrain-Bengaluru Flight
63-year-old man from Kerala booked for sexually harassing cabin crew on Bahrain-Bengaluru flight
The Indian Express
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A 63-year-old man from Kerala, India, has been charged with sexually harassing a 24-year-old cabin crew member on a flight from Bahrain to Bengaluru. The incident allegedly occurred on May 4, leading to a police investigation after the crew member filed a complaint upon landing.
- 01A 63-year-old man from Kerala has been accused of sexual harassment on a flight.
- 02The incident involved inappropriate touching of a cabin crew member.
- 03The accused has been charged under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- 04The complaint was filed after the flight landed at Kempegowda International Airport.
- 05The accused denied wrongdoing, claiming the contact was 'friendly'.
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A 63-year-old man from Kerala has been charged with sexually harassing a 24-year-old cabin crew member on a flight from Bahrain to Bengaluru, India. The alleged incident occurred on May 4 around 8:15 PM, when the accused reportedly touched the crew member inappropriately while she was performing her duties. The cabin crew member filed a complaint after the flight landed at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to sexual harassment. The accused denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the contact was merely 'friendly'. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
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This incident raises concerns about passenger behavior and safety on flights, potentially affecting airline policies and crew training.
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