Moradabad Police Arrest Man for Groping Burqa-Clad Woman
Burqa-Clad Woman Groped In Moradabad, Accused Arrested After Encounter
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In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a burqa-clad woman was groped in a public lane, with the incident captured on CCTV. The accused, identified as Naushad, was arrested after being injured during a police encounter while attempting to evade capture.
- 01Incident of harassment occurred in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02CCTV footage captured the alleged groping incident.
- 03The accused, Naushad, was identified and arrested after a police encounter.
- 04He sustained injuries during the arrest and is currently hospitalized.
- 05Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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A troubling incident of harassment occurred in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a burqa-clad woman was allegedly groped in a public lane. The event was recorded on CCTV, showing the woman walking through a narrow lane when a man approached her and groped her. The footage went viral, prompting local police to act swiftly. Authorities identified the suspect as Naushad, a resident of the Katghar area. After a manhunt, police encountered Naushad, during which he sustained a leg injury. He has since been taken into custody and is receiving treatment at a district hospital. Police spokesperson Ranvijay Singh confirmed that immediate action was taken following the release of the CCTV footage, and further investigations are ongoing.
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This incident raises concerns about women's safety in public spaces in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
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