Noida man held for 'molestation' at Kolkata hotel after Brazil match
A 56-year-old man from Noida was arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting two women in a hotel lobby following a football match. Police are currently investigating the incident and recording witness statements.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of public safety and gender-based harassment at high-profile sporting events.
KOLKATA: A 56-year-old Noida resident was arrested early on Sunday for allegedly molesting two women from Nagaland in the lobby of a five-star hotel off EM Bypass.The incident occurred around 1 am as Brazil players returned to the hotel after their 4-0 win over India at Salt Lake Stadium. The women were cheering the team along with other fans gathered in the hotel lobby when the accused allegedly touched them inappropriately.A complaint was lodged at Pragati Maidan Police Station under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.Police examined CCTV footage and, after the complainant identified the accused, tracked him to his room in the same hotel and arrested him."Police identified the accused as Palash Ray (56), son of the late Pranab Kumar Roy, residing at Lotus Boulevard,…
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