Nagpur NGO Head Arrested for Sexual Harassment and Religious Coercion
Police in Nagpur, Maharashtra, have arrested the head of a local non-governmental organization following complaints from female employees alleging sexual harassment and religious coercion. The accused was taken into custody after four women, including three victims and a friend, filed a formal complaint detailing incidents occurring between July 2024 and April 2026. Allegations include molestation, such as forced hugging and kissing during a birthday celebration, and persistent unwanted physical contact despite objections. Additionally, the women reported being pressured to observe specific religious practices, including fasting and prayers, which they refused. The situation escalated when the accused allegedly made derogatory remarks about the employees' characters to a former employee's mother, prompting the group to approach law enforcement. The police have invoked multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, covering assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and defamation. The Anti-Terrorism Squad is also conducting preliminary checks to rule out any communal angles. The accused has been remanded to police custody until April 23 as investigations continue.
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Nagpur NGO Head Arrested for Sexual Harassment and Religious Coercion
Police in Nagpur, Maharashtra, have arrested the head of a local non-governmental organization following complaints from female employees alleging sexual harassment and religious coercion. The accused was taken into custody after four women, including three victims and a friend, filed a formal complaint detailing incidents occurring between July 2024 and April 2026. Allegations include molestation, such as forced hugging and kissing during a birthday celebration, and persistent unwanted physical contact despite objections. Additionally, the women reported being pressured to observe specific religious practices, including fasting and prayers, which they refused. The situation escalated when the accused allegedly made derogatory remarks about the employees' characters to a former employee's mother, prompting the group to approach law enforcement. The police have invoked multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, covering assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and defamation. The Anti-Terrorism Squad is also conducting preliminary checks to rule out any communal angles. The accused has been remanded to police custody until April 23 as investigations continue.
The Indian Express