IT Employee Arrested for Harassing Woman with Obscene Calls in Chennai
Techie arrested for obscene calls to woman
The Times Of India
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A 31-year-old IT employee, Manikandan from Tiruchi, was arrested by Egmore police for making obscene WhatsApp video calls to a married woman in Chennai. The woman recorded the incidents and provided evidence, leading to his identification and arrest.
- 01Manikandan, a 31-year-old IT employee, was arrested for harassment.
- 02The victim is a 27-year-old married woman from Thiruvarur district.
- 03The harassment included obscene gestures during video calls.
- 04The woman recorded the calls as evidence before reporting to police.
- 05Police used digital evidence to trace and arrest the suspect.
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In a case of harassment, Manikandan, a 31-year-old IT employee from Tiruchi, was arrested by Egmore police for making obscene WhatsApp video calls to a 27-year-old married woman from Thiruvarur district. The incident began on the evening of May 3, when the woman received a video call from an unknown number. During the call, the caller made inappropriate gestures and disconnected. The same number continued to contact her repeatedly through video calls, raising her suspicions. The woman recorded these interactions using another phone and subsequently reported the matter to the police, providing them with video evidence. Following her complaint, police conducted an investigation, traced the mobile number, and identified Manikandan as the caller. He was arrested on Friday. The investigation is ongoing.
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This incident highlights the ongoing issue of harassment through digital platforms, emphasizing the need for vigilance and reporting such behavior.
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