Son of Former UP Minister Arrested for Harassment in Muzaffarnagar
Former minister’s son among two held on harassment charges in Muzaffarnagar, granted bail
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In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, police arrested Aryaman Raghuvanshi, son of former minister Sudhir Balyan, and his friend Shaurya Gupta for allegedly harassing a woman and her mother. Both were granted bail shortly after their arrest, following a viral video of the incident.
- 01Aryaman Raghuvanshi, son of former UP minister Sudhir Balyan, was arrested for harassment.
- 02The incident was recorded by the victim and went viral on social media.
- 03Both accused were granted bail after about 10 hours in custody.
- 04The harassment occurred late Friday night while the victims were out for a walk.
- 05Police acted on the video evidence to make the arrests.
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On Saturday, police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, arrested Aryaman Raghuvanshi, the son of former minister Sudhir Balyan, and his friend Shaurya Gupta for allegedly harassing a woman and her mother. The incident occurred late Friday night when the victims, a private bank employee and her mother, were out for a walk. The accused reportedly approached them on a white scooter while inebriated, making inappropriate remarks and using abusive language when confronted. The woman recorded the incident, which later went viral on social media, prompting police action. Police confirmed that the arrests were made based on this video evidence, and both men were charged under sections 115(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After approximately 10 hours in custody, both were granted bail by a city magistrate’s court since the offences carry a maximum punishment of less than seven years. During interrogation, the accused expressed remorse and indicated a willingness to apologize to the victims.
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The incident highlights ongoing concerns about women's safety in public spaces in Muzaffarnagar.
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