25-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sending Obscene Messages to Former Colleagues in Mumbai
25-year-old man arrested for sending obscene messages, nudes to former female colleagues
Hindustan Times
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Ashraf Siddique, a 25-year-old man from Byculla, Mumbai, was arrested for sending obscene messages and photos to former female colleagues. The harassment began after their shared workplace, a private firm in Mahalaxmi, shut down in March 2023, leading to multiple complaints against him.
- 01Ashraf Siddique was arrested for sending lewd messages and photos to former colleagues.
- 02The harassment involved inappropriate religious remarks and false claims of past relationships.
- 03Victims included tele-callers from a now-defunct real estate company in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai.
- 04Legal action was taken under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
- 05The police are investigating further complaints from other women affected.
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A 25-year-old man named Ashraf Siddique from Byculla, Mumbai was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sending obscene messages and photographs to several former female colleagues. The incidents reportedly began after the closure of their workplace, a private firm in Mahalaxmi, which operated in the real estate sector, in March 2023. The victims, primarily tele-callers, received lewd messages, including Siddique's nudes, along with inappropriate religious comments. One victim, a 19-year-old woman, reported the harassment to her family, prompting them to approach the police. This led to a case being filed against Siddique under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act. Authorities are currently recording statements from additional victims as they expand their investigation into Siddique's actions.
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This case highlights the ongoing issue of workplace harassment and the need for protective measures for employees, especially in sectors with high turnover.
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