New Delhi: Four men were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly manhandling two women in southeast Delhi's Nehru Place, two days after the incident. Delhi Police said the accused—Mohammad Fahad, a computer operator; Mohammad Savej, a contract worker; Mohammad Arif, a worker at a mobile store and Aman—are residents of Jakir Nagar in Okhla. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at a tea stall near a hotel, where two women—one from Assam and the other from Bihar—were allegedly catcalled, triggering an altercation. The accused have been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kalkaji police station.
Details of the Incident
The altercation began when the two women were sitting at a tea stall and were subjected to catcalling by the accused. A verbal argument ensued, which later escalated into physical manhandling. The women reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of the four men.
Police Action
Delhi Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Kalkaji police station. The accused were taken into custody and are currently being interrogated. Further investigation is underway to ascertain if there were any other individuals involved.
Community Response
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of women in public spaces in the capital. Local residents have called for stricter enforcement of laws to prevent such occurrences. The police have assured that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure justice.
