A 40-year-old homemaker residing in an apartment complex in Anandnagar, Ahmedabad, has lodged a police complaint alleging that she was molested inside the lift by a fellow resident. According to the complaint filed on Saturday, the woman lives in the complex with her husband and three daughters.
Incident Details
The woman alleged that the accused, who resides on the second floor of the same building, first contacted her a few months ago. He called her on March 21, introducing himself as a resident of the apartment block. In her complaint, the woman stated that the man later began calling her repeatedly and sending WhatsApp messages. She felt he was speaking too freely and told him not to call or message her.
Around 8 am about 15 days ago, she was going downstairs in the lift when it stopped on the second floor and the accused entered. The woman alleged that the man touched her chest and private parts and made advances. The complainant further alleged that the accused threatened her, saying he would tell others that they had been talking and messaging each other if she informed her husband or anyone else about it. She said she initially remained silent out of fear.
Continued Harassment
The woman also alleged that the harassment continued. She said she informed the wife of the accused, but her complaint was ignored. She later went to her parents, who live in a village in Banaskantha, informed her younger brother, and then approached the police.
Legal Action
Police have registered a case against the accused under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. The investigation is ongoing.
