Rajkot Woman Files Police Complaint Against Brother-in-Law for Seven-Year Harassment
A 43-year-old married woman residing on 150 Feet Ring Road in Rajkot has taken legal action by filing a formal police complaint at the University police station. She has accused her brother-in-law of engaging in persistent sexual harassment and stalking over a period of seven years.
Case Registered Under BNS Act
The police have officially registered the case under Sections 75(2) and 78(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, which pertain to offenses involving molestation and related misconduct. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the alleged harassment traces back approximately seven years to when the woman's husband's sister and brother first visited her home.
Details of the Alleged Harassment
The woman recounted that during that initial visit, her brother-in-law looked at her in an improper and unsettling manner. At the time, she chose to keep the incident to herself, but she claims his behavior escalated significantly over the following years. She described how, after her husband would leave for work, the accused would wait outside her home and follow her whenever she stepped out, creating a pattern of stalking and intimidation.
After enduring this for some time, the woman eventually confided in her husband about the ongoing issue. In response, her husband arranged three family meetings in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably. However, the woman asserts that these interventions failed to curb the brother-in-law's behavior, which she says only worsened.
Escalation of the Harassment
The situation reportedly reached a critical point when the brother-in-law allegedly grabbed her hand and spoke to her in an inappropriate manner, pressuring her to become his "friend." This incident marked a significant escalation, prompting the woman to finally seek legal recourse after putting up with the harassment for seven long years.
Police Investigation Underway
Haresh Patel, the police inspector at University Police Station, confirmed the developments, stating, "An approximately 50-year-old man has been booked for molestation under the relevant sections of the BNS Act. The police have launched a thorough investigation and are actively searching for the accused using a combination of human intelligence and technical surveillance methods."
The case highlights the challenges faced by victims of long-term harassment and the importance of legal avenues in addressing such serious allegations. Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate and apprehend the accused as the investigation progresses.
